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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,310.33, 7,330.26 and 4,561.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,310.33, 7,330.26 and 4,561.29 is: 6,296.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,310.33 : 7,330.26 = 4,561.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,310.33/7,330.26 = 4,561.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,310.33x = 7,330.26 × 4,561.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,310.33x = 33,435,441.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,435,441.64/5,310.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,296.30

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