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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,349.08, 7,381.50 and 3,110.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,349.08, 7,381.50 and 3,110.86 is: 4,292.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,349.08 : 7,381.50 = 3,110.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,349.08/7,381.50 = 3,110.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,349.08x = 7,381.50 × 3,110.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,349.08x = 22,962,813.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,962,813.09/5,349.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,292.85

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