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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,350.08, 7,383.20 and 3,462.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,350.08, 7,383.20 and 3,462.44 is: 4,778.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,350.08 : 7,383.20 = 3,462.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,350.08/7,383.20 = 3,462.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,350.08x = 7,383.20 × 3,462.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,350.08x = 25,563,832.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,563,832.78/5,350.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,778.22

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