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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,348.56, 7,381.98 and 3,110.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,348.56, 7,381.98 and 3,110.26 is: 4,292.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,348.56 : 7,381.98 = 3,110.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,348.56/7,381.98 = 3,110.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,348.56x = 7,381.98 × 3,110.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,348.56x = 22,959,877.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,959,877.11/5,348.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,292.72

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