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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,317.26, 7,338.15 and 3,079.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,317.26, 7,338.15 and 3,079.62 is: 4,250.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,317.26 : 7,338.15 = 3,079.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,317.26/7,338.15 = 3,079.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,317.26x = 7,338.15 × 3,079.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,317.26x = 22,598,713.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,598,713.50/5,317.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,250.07

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