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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,350.93, 7,383.96 and 3,112.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,350.93, 7,383.96 and 3,112.29 is: 4,294.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,350.93 : 7,383.96 = 3,112.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,350.93/7,383.96 = 3,112.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,350.93x = 7,383.96 × 3,112.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,350.93x = 22,981,024.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,981,024.87/5,350.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,294.77

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