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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,314.67, 7,334.11 and 3,076.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,314.67, 7,334.11 and 3,076.24 is: 4,245.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,314.67 : 7,334.11 = 3,076.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,314.67/7,334.11 = 3,076.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,314.67x = 7,334.11 × 3,076.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,314.67x = 22,561,482.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,561,482.55/5,314.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,245.13

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