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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,306.67, 7,961.36 and 3,117.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,306.67, 7,961.36 and 3,117.24 is: 4,676.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,306.67 : 7,961.36 = 3,117.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,306.67/7,961.36 = 3,117.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,306.67x = 7,961.36 × 3,117.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,306.67x = 24,817,454.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,817,454.26/5,306.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,676.65

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