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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,313.63, 7,333.08 and 3,075.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,313.63, 7,333.08 and 3,075.60 is: 4,244.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,313.63 : 7,333.08 = 3,075.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,313.63/7,333.08 = 3,075.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,313.63x = 7,333.08 × 3,075.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,313.63x = 22,553,620.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,553,620.85/5,313.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,244.48

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