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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,307.21, 7,329.27 and 4,372.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,307.21, 7,329.27 and 4,372.26 is: 6,038.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,307.21 : 7,329.27 = 4,372.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,307.21/7,329.27 = 4,372.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,307.21x = 7,329.27 × 4,372.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,307.21x = 32,045,474.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,045,474.05/5,307.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,038.10

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