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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,395.74, 7,446.69 and 3,158.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,395.74, 7,446.69 and 3,158.34 is: 4,358.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,395.74 : 7,446.69 = 3,158.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,395.74/7,446.69 = 3,158.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,395.74x = 7,446.69 × 3,158.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,395.74x = 23,519,178.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,519,178.89/5,395.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,358.84

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