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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,302.40, 7,314.04 and 3,413.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,302.40, 7,314.04 and 3,413.36 is: 4,708.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,302.40 : 7,314.04 = 3,413.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,302.40/7,314.04 = 3,413.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,302.40x = 7,314.04 × 3,413.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,302.40x = 24,965,451.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,965,451.57/5,302.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,708.33

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