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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,310.39, 7,330.37 and 3,541.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,310.39, 7,330.37 and 3,541.35 is: 4,888.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,310.39 : 7,330.37 = 3,541.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,310.39/7,330.37 = 3,541.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,310.39x = 7,330.37 × 3,541.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,310.39x = 25,959,405.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,959,405.80/5,310.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,888.42

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