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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,111.22, 7,056.38 and 3,320.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,111.22, 7,056.38 and 3,320.31 is: 4,583.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,111.22 : 7,056.38 = 3,320.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,111.22/7,056.38 = 3,320.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,111.22x = 7,056.38 × 3,320.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,111.22x = 23,429,369.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,429,369.08/5,111.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,583.91

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