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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,344.62, 7,375.95 and 3,248.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,344.62, 7,375.95 and 3,248.34 is: 4,482.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,344.62 : 7,375.95 = 3,248.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,344.62/7,375.95 = 3,248.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,344.62x = 7,375.95 × 3,248.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,344.62x = 23,959,593.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,959,593.42/5,344.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,482.94

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