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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,391.98, 7,442.34 and 3,297.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,391.98, 7,442.34 and 3,297.86 is: 4,551.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,391.98 : 7,442.34 = 3,297.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,391.98/7,442.34 = 3,297.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,391.98x = 7,442.34 × 3,297.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,391.98x = 24,543,795.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,543,795.39/5,391.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,551.91

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