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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,316.95, 7,329.79 and 3,740.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,316.95, 7,329.79 and 3,740.15 is: 5,156.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,316.95 : 7,329.79 = 3,740.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,316.95/7,329.79 = 3,740.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,316.95x = 7,329.79 × 3,740.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,316.95x = 27,414,523.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,414,523.04/5,316.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,156.06

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