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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,305.34, 7,326.68 and 4,370.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,305.34, 7,326.68 and 4,370.40 is: 6,035.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,305.34 : 7,326.68 = 4,370.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,305.34/7,326.68 = 4,370.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,305.34x = 7,326.68 × 4,370.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,305.34x = 32,020,500.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,020,500.42/5,305.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,035.52

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