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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,343.68, 7,371.48 and 3,350.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,343.68, 7,371.48 and 3,350.48 is: 4,621.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,343.68 : 7,371.48 = 3,350.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,343.68/7,371.48 = 3,350.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,343.68x = 7,371.48 × 3,350.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,343.68x = 24,697,996.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,697,996.31/5,343.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,621.91

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