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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,301.03, 7,318.71 and 3,415.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,301.03, 7,318.71 and 3,415.86 is: 4,716.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,301.03 : 7,318.71 = 3,415.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,301.03/7,318.71 = 3,415.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,301.03x = 7,318.71 × 3,415.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,301.03x = 24,999,688.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,999,688.74/5,301.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,716.01

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