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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,350.15, 7,384.47 and 3,112.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,350.15, 7,384.47 and 3,112.37 is: 4,295.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,350.15 : 7,384.47 = 3,112.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,350.15/7,384.47 = 3,112.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,350.15x = 7,384.47 × 3,112.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,350.15x = 22,983,223.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,983,223.53/5,350.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,295.81

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