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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,301.38, 7,316.46 and 2,943.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,301.38, 7,316.46 and 2,943.52 is: 4,062.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,301.38 : 7,316.46 = 2,943.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,301.38/7,316.46 = 2,943.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,301.38x = 7,316.46 × 2,943.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,301.38x = 21,536,146.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,536,146.34/5,301.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,062.37

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