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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,302.54, 7,317.16 and 3,313

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,302.54, 7,317.16 and 3,313 is: 4,571.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,302.54 : 7,317.16 = 3,313 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,302.54/7,317.16 = 3,313/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,302.54x = 7,317.16 × 3,313
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,302.54x = 24,241,751.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,241,751.08/5,302.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,571.72

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