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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,301.36, 7,957.80 and 3,348.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,301.36, 7,957.80 and 3,348.72 is: 5,026.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,301.36 : 7,957.80 = 3,348.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,301.36/7,957.80 = 3,348.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,301.36x = 7,957.80 × 3,348.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,301.36x = 26,648,444.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,648,444.02/5,301.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,026.72

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