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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,306.62, 7,321.26 and 3,316.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,306.62, 7,321.26 and 3,316.44 is: 4,575.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,306.62 : 7,321.26 = 3,316.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,306.62/7,321.26 = 3,316.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,306.62x = 7,321.26 × 3,316.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,306.62x = 24,280,519.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,280,519.51/5,306.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,575.52

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