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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,313.51, 7,962.98 and 3,362.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,313.51, 7,962.98 and 3,362.22 is: 5,038.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,313.51 : 7,962.98 = 3,362.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,313.51/7,962.98 = 3,362.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,313.51x = 7,962.98 × 3,362.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,313.51x = 26,773,273.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,773,273.80/5,313.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,038.72

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