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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,344.72, 7,375.66 and 3,106.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,344.72, 7,375.66 and 3,106.69 is: 4,287.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,344.72 : 7,375.66 = 3,106.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,344.72/7,375.66 = 3,106.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,344.72x = 7,375.66 × 3,106.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,344.72x = 22,913,862.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,913,862.96/5,344.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,287.20

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