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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,326.94, 7,348.96 and 3,173.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,326.94, 7,348.96 and 3,173.04 is: 4,377.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,326.94 : 7,348.96 = 3,173.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,326.94/7,348.96 = 3,173.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,326.94x = 7,348.96 × 3,173.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,326.94x = 23,318,544.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,318,544.04/5,326.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,377.47

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