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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,316.26, 7,337.35 and 3,079.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,316.26, 7,337.35 and 3,079.52 is: 4,250.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,316.26 : 7,337.35 = 3,079.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,316.26/7,337.35 = 3,079.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,316.26x = 7,337.35 × 3,079.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,316.26x = 22,595,479.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,595,479.39/5,316.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,250.26

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