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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,315.49, 7,335.63 and 3,077.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,315.49, 7,335.63 and 3,077.73 is: 4,247.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,315.49 : 7,335.63 = 3,077.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,315.49/7,335.63 = 3,077.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,315.49x = 7,335.63 × 3,077.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,315.49x = 22,577,088.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,577,088.52/5,315.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,247.41

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