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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,301.72, 7,316.28 and 2,943.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,301.72, 7,316.28 and 2,943.81 is: 4,062.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,301.72 : 7,316.28 = 2,943.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,301.72/7,316.28 = 2,943.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,301.72x = 7,316.28 × 2,943.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,301.72x = 21,537,738.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,537,738.23/5,301.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,062.41

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