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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,340.98, 7,371.87 and 3,246.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,340.98, 7,371.87 and 3,246.86 is: 4,481.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,340.98 : 7,371.87 = 3,246.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,340.98/7,371.87 = 3,246.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,340.98x = 7,371.87 × 3,246.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,340.98x = 23,935,429.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,935,429.83/5,340.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,481.47

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