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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,350.75, 7,381.54 and 3,462.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,350.75, 7,381.54 and 3,462.94 is: 4,777.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,350.75 : 7,381.54 = 3,462.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,350.75/7,381.54 = 3,462.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,350.75x = 7,381.54 × 3,462.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,350.75x = 25,561,782.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,561,782.68/5,350.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,777.24

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