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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,031.31, 7,544.05 and 3,367.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,031.31, 7,544.05 and 3,367.34 is: 5,049.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,031.31 : 7,544.05 = 3,367.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,031.31/7,544.05 = 3,367.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,031.31x = 7,544.05 × 3,367.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,031.31x = 25,403,381.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,403,381.33/5,031.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,049.06

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