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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,344.16, 7,371.28 and 3,483.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,344.16, 7,371.28 and 3,483.68 is: 4,805.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,344.16 : 7,371.28 = 3,483.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,344.16/7,371.28 = 3,483.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,344.16x = 7,371.28 × 3,483.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,344.16x = 25,679,180.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,679,180.71/5,344.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,805.09

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