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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,343.91, 7,376.27 and 3,105.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,343.91, 7,376.27 and 3,105.34 is: 4,286.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,343.91 : 7,376.27 = 3,105.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,343.91/7,376.27 = 3,105.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,343.91x = 7,376.27 × 3,105.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,343.91x = 22,905,792.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,905,792.31/5,343.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,286.34

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