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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,301.61, 7,316.45 and 2,943.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,301.61, 7,316.45 and 2,943.75 is: 4,062.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,301.61 : 7,316.45 = 2,943.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,301.61/7,316.45 = 2,943.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,301.61x = 7,316.45 × 2,943.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,301.61x = 21,537,796.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,537,796.01/5,301.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,062.50

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