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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,394.68, 7,444.32 and 3,270.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,394.68, 7,444.32 and 3,270.68 is: 4,513.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,394.68 : 7,444.32 = 3,270.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,394.68/7,444.32 = 3,270.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,394.68x = 7,444.32 × 3,270.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,394.68x = 24,347,988.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,347,988.54/5,394.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,513.33

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