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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,302.26, 7,317.27 and 3,033.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,302.26, 7,317.27 and 3,033.99 is: 4,186.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,302.26 : 7,317.27 = 3,033.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,302.26/7,317.27 = 3,033.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,302.26x = 7,317.27 × 3,033.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,302.26x = 22,200,524.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,200,524.01/5,302.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,186.99

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