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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,344.33, 7,374.96 and 3,106.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,344.33, 7,374.96 and 3,106.10 is: 4,286.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,344.33 : 7,374.96 = 3,106.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,344.33/7,374.96 = 3,106.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,344.33x = 7,374.96 × 3,106.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,344.33x = 22,907,326.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,907,326.38/5,344.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,286.29

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