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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,346.62, 7,379.79 and 3,109.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,346.62, 7,379.79 and 3,109.22 is: 4,291.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,346.62 : 7,379.79 = 3,109.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,346.62/7,379.79 = 3,109.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,346.62x = 7,379.79 × 3,109.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,346.62x = 22,945,390.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,945,390.66/5,346.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,291.57

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