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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,300.69, 7,317.45 and 3,314.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,300.69, 7,317.45 and 3,314.16 is: 4,575.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,300.69 : 7,317.45 = 3,314.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,300.69/7,317.45 = 3,314.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,300.69x = 7,317.45 × 3,314.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,300.69x = 24,251,200.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,251,200.09/5,300.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,575.11

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