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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,310.29, 7,327.97 and 3,541.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,310.29, 7,327.97 and 3,541.66 is: 4,887.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,310.29 : 7,327.97 = 3,541.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,310.29/7,327.97 = 3,541.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,310.29x = 7,327.97 × 3,541.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,310.29x = 25,953,155.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,953,155.48/5,310.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,887.33

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