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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,346, 7,377.48 and 3,581.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,346, 7,377.48 and 3,581.82 is: 4,942.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,346 : 7,377.48 = 3,581.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,346/7,377.48 = 3,581.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,346x = 7,377.48 × 3,581.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,346x = 26,424,805.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,424,805.41/5,346
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,942.91

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