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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,145.35, 7,730.33 and 3,300.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,145.35, 7,730.33 and 3,300.08 is: 4,958.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,145.35 : 7,730.33 = 3,300.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,145.35/7,730.33 = 3,300.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,145.35x = 7,730.33 × 3,300.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,145.35x = 25,510,652.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,510,652.27/5,145.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,958.01

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