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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,104.71, 7,045.65 and 3,335.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,104.71, 7,045.65 and 3,335.30 is: 4,603.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,104.71 : 7,045.65 = 3,335.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,104.71/7,045.65 = 3,335.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,104.71x = 7,045.65 × 3,335.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,104.71x = 23,499,356.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,499,356.45/5,104.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,603.47

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