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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,350.84, 7,382.90 and 3,111.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,350.84, 7,382.90 and 3,111.37 is: 4,292.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,350.84 : 7,382.90 = 3,111.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,350.84/7,382.90 = 3,111.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,350.84x = 7,382.90 × 3,111.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,350.84x = 22,970,922.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,970,922.89/5,350.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,292.96

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