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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,306.28, 7,327.97 and 4,371.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,306.28, 7,327.97 and 4,371.33 is: 6,036.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,306.28 : 7,327.97 = 4,371.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,306.28/7,327.97 = 4,371.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,306.28x = 7,327.97 × 4,371.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,306.28x = 32,032,997.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,032,997.12/5,306.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,036.81

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