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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,314.55, 7,335.36 and 3,077.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,314.55, 7,335.36 and 3,077.73 is: 4,248.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,314.55 : 7,335.36 = 3,077.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,314.55/7,335.36 = 3,077.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,314.55x = 7,335.36 × 3,077.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,314.55x = 22,576,257.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,576,257.53/5,314.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,248.01

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