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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,306.43, 7,325.61 and 3,741.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,306.43, 7,325.61 and 3,741.51 is: 5,165.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,306.43 : 7,325.61 = 3,741.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,306.43/7,325.61 = 3,741.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,306.43x = 7,325.61 × 3,741.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,306.43x = 27,408,843.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,408,843.07/5,306.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,165.21

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