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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,313.60, 7,332.84 and 3,075.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,313.60, 7,332.84 and 3,075.60 is: 4,244.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,313.60 : 7,332.84 = 3,075.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,313.60/7,332.84 = 3,075.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,313.60x = 7,332.84 × 3,075.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,313.60x = 22,552,882.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,552,882.70/5,313.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,244.37

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