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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,345.97, 7,377.67 and 3,046.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,345.97, 7,377.67 and 3,046.43 is: 4,204.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,345.97 : 7,377.67 = 3,046.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,345.97/7,377.67 = 3,046.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,345.97x = 7,377.67 × 3,046.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,345.97x = 22,475,555.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,475,555.22/5,345.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,204.21

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