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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,344.01, 7,373.48 and 3,218.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,344.01, 7,373.48 and 3,218.97 is: 4,441.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,344.01 : 7,373.48 = 3,218.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,344.01/7,373.48 = 3,218.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,344.01x = 7,373.48 × 3,218.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,344.01x = 23,735,040.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,735,040.58/5,344.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,441.43

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