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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,301.30, 7,311.62 and 3,707.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,301.30, 7,311.62 and 3,707.42 is: 5,113.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,301.30 : 7,311.62 = 3,707.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,301.30/7,311.62 = 3,707.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,301.30x = 7,311.62 × 3,707.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,301.30x = 27,107,246.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,107,246.22/5,301.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,113.32

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