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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,313.92, 7,333.34 and 3,076

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,313.92, 7,333.34 and 3,076 is: 4,244.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,313.92 : 7,333.34 = 3,076 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,313.92/7,333.34 = 3,076/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,313.92x = 7,333.34 × 3,076
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,313.92x = 22,557,353.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,557,353.84/5,313.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,244.96

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