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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,306.36, 7,317.07 and 3,316.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,306.36, 7,317.07 and 3,316.19 is: 4,572.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,306.36 : 7,317.07 = 3,316.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,306.36/7,317.07 = 3,316.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,306.36x = 7,317.07 × 3,316.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,306.36x = 24,264,749.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,264,749.49/5,306.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,572.77

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