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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,302.41, 7,320.69 and 3,414.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,302.41, 7,320.69 and 3,414.72 is: 4,714.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,302.41 : 7,320.69 = 3,414.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,302.41/7,320.69 = 3,414.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,302.41x = 7,320.69 × 3,414.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,302.41x = 24,998,106.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,998,106.56/5,302.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,714.48

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