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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,305.39, 7,313.84 and 3,728.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,305.39, 7,313.84 and 3,728.59 is: 5,140.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,305.39 : 7,313.84 = 3,728.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,305.39/7,313.84 = 3,728.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,305.39x = 7,313.84 × 3,728.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,305.39x = 27,270,292.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,270,292.04/5,305.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,140.11

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