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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,302.68, 7,316.22 and 3,315.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,302.68, 7,316.22 and 3,315.26 is: 4,574.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,302.68 : 7,316.22 = 3,315.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,302.68/7,316.22 = 3,315.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,302.68x = 7,316.22 × 3,315.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,302.68x = 24,255,171.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,255,171.52/5,302.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,574.13

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