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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,346.28, 7,377.64 and 3,108.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,346.28, 7,377.64 and 3,108.14 is: 4,289.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,346.28 : 7,377.64 = 3,108.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,346.28/7,377.64 = 3,108.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,346.28x = 7,377.64 × 3,108.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,346.28x = 22,930,737.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,930,737.99/5,346.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,289.10

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