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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,303.36, 7,315.52 and 3,310.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,303.36, 7,315.52 and 3,310.46 is: 4,566.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,303.36 : 7,315.52 = 3,310.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,303.36/7,315.52 = 3,310.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,303.36x = 7,315.52 × 3,310.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,303.36x = 24,217,700.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,217,700.36/5,303.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,566.48

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