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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,346.21, 7,375.68 and 3,107.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,346.21, 7,375.68 and 3,107.70 is: 4,287.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,346.21 : 7,375.68 = 3,107.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,346.21/7,375.68 = 3,107.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,346.21x = 7,375.68 × 3,107.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,346.21x = 22,921,400.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,921,400.74/5,346.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,287.41

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