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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,296.41, 7,312.41 and 3,408.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,296.41, 7,312.41 and 3,408.71 is: 4,706.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,296.41 : 7,312.41 = 3,408.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,296.41/7,312.41 = 3,408.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,296.41x = 7,312.41 × 3,408.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,296.41x = 24,925,848.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,925,848.53/5,296.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,706.18

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