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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,312.02, 7,329.98 and 3,073.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,312.02, 7,329.98 and 3,073.42 is: 4,240.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,312.02 : 7,329.98 = 3,073.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,312.02/7,329.98 = 3,073.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,312.02x = 7,329.98 × 3,073.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,312.02x = 22,528,099.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,528,099.04/5,312.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,240.97

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