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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,350.65, 7,385.16 and 3,112.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,350.65, 7,385.16 and 3,112.88 is: 4,296.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,350.65 : 7,385.16 = 3,112.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,350.65/7,385.16 = 3,112.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,350.65x = 7,385.16 × 3,112.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,350.65x = 22,989,064.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,989,064.37/5,350.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,296.50

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