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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,310.52, 7,329.11 and 3,072.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,310.52, 7,329.11 and 3,072.37 is: 4,240.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,310.52 : 7,329.11 = 3,072.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,310.52/7,329.11 = 3,072.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,310.52x = 7,329.11 × 3,072.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,310.52x = 22,517,737.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,517,737.69/5,310.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,240.21

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