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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,305.98, 7,321.68 and 3,181.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,305.98, 7,321.68 and 3,181.08 is: 4,389.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,305.98 : 7,321.68 = 3,181.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,305.98/7,321.68 = 3,181.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,305.98x = 7,321.68 × 3,181.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,305.98x = 23,290,849.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,290,849.81/5,305.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,389.55

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