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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,346.23, 7,377.68 and 3,251.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,346.23, 7,377.68 and 3,251.03 is: 4,486.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,346.23 : 7,377.68 = 3,251.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,346.23/7,377.68 = 3,251.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,346.23x = 7,377.68 × 3,251.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,346.23x = 23,985,030.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,985,030.25/5,346.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,486.35

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