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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,301.11, 7,314.72 and 3,176.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,301.11, 7,314.72 and 3,176.15 is: 4,382.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,301.11 : 7,314.72 = 3,176.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,301.11/7,314.72 = 3,176.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,301.11x = 7,314.72 × 3,176.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,301.11x = 23,232,647.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,232,647.93/5,301.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,382.60

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