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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,316.71, 7,329.45 and 3,739.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,316.71, 7,329.45 and 3,739.91 is: 5,155.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,316.71 : 7,329.45 = 3,739.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,316.71/7,329.45 = 3,739.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,316.71x = 7,329.45 × 3,739.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,316.71x = 27,411,428.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,411,428.00/5,316.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,155.72

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