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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,329.32, 7,354.46 and 3,091.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,329.32, 7,354.46 and 3,091.37 is: 4,266.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,329.32 : 7,354.46 = 3,091.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,329.32/7,354.46 = 3,091.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,329.32x = 7,354.46 × 3,091.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,329.32x = 22,735,327.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,735,327.97/5,329.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,266.09

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