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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,346.97, 7,379.05 and 3,047.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,346.97, 7,379.05 and 3,047.43 is: 4,205.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,346.97 : 7,379.05 = 3,047.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,346.97/7,379.05 = 3,047.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,346.97x = 7,379.05 × 3,047.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,346.97x = 22,487,138.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,487,138.34/5,346.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,205.59

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