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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,303.17, 7,317.48 and 3,034.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,303.17, 7,317.48 and 3,034.18 is: 4,186.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,303.17 : 7,317.48 = 3,034.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,303.17/7,317.48 = 3,034.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,303.17x = 7,317.48 × 3,034.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,303.17x = 22,202,551.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,202,551.47/5,303.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,186.66

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