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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,301.75, 7,316.42 and 3,093.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,301.75, 7,316.42 and 3,093.75 is: 4,269.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,301.75 : 7,316.42 = 3,093.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,301.75/7,316.42 = 3,093.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,301.75x = 7,316.42 × 3,093.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,301.75x = 22,635,174.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,635,174.38/5,301.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,269.38

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