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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,343.78, 7,367.67 and 3,452.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,343.78, 7,367.67 and 3,452.16 is: 4,759.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,343.78 : 7,367.67 = 3,452.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,343.78/7,367.67 = 3,452.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,343.78x = 7,367.67 × 3,452.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,343.78x = 25,434,375.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,434,375.67/5,343.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,759.62

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