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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,341.68, 7,371.54 and 3,104.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,341.68, 7,371.54 and 3,104.87 is: 4,284.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,341.68 : 7,371.54 = 3,104.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,341.68/7,371.54 = 3,104.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,341.68x = 7,371.54 × 3,104.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,341.68x = 22,887,636.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,887,636.54/5,341.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,284.73

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