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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,327.62, 7,344.22 and 3,439.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,327.62, 7,344.22 and 3,439.06 is: 4,740.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,327.62 : 7,344.22 = 3,439.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,327.62/7,344.22 = 3,439.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,327.62x = 7,344.22 × 3,439.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,327.62x = 25,257,192.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,257,192.72/5,327.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,740.80

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