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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,301.90, 7,316.28 and 3,033.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,301.90, 7,316.28 and 3,033.48 is: 4,186.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,301.90 : 7,316.28 = 3,033.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,301.90/7,316.28 = 3,033.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,301.90x = 7,316.28 × 3,033.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,301.90x = 22,193,789.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,193,789.05/5,301.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,186.01

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