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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,301.68, 7,318.96 and 3,313.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,301.68, 7,318.96 and 3,313.34 is: 4,574.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,301.68 : 7,318.96 = 3,313.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,301.68/7,318.96 = 3,313.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,301.68x = 7,318.96 × 3,313.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,301.68x = 24,250,202.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,250,202.93/5,301.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,574.06

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