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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,307.53, 7,324.55 and 3,070.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,307.53, 7,324.55 and 3,070.11 is: 4,236.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,307.53 : 7,324.55 = 3,070.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,307.53/7,324.55 = 3,070.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,307.53x = 7,324.55 × 3,070.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,307.53x = 22,487,181.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,487,181.88/5,307.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,236.84

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