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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,299.38, 7,317.78 and 3,313.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,299.38, 7,317.78 and 3,313.32 is: 4,575.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,299.38 : 7,317.78 = 3,313.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,299.38/7,317.78 = 3,313.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,299.38x = 7,317.78 × 3,313.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,299.38x = 24,246,146.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,246,146.83/5,299.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,575.28

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