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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,317.61, 7,339.91 and 3,080.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,317.61, 7,339.91 and 3,080.03 is: 4,251.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,317.61 : 7,339.91 = 3,080.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,317.61/7,339.91 = 3,080.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,317.61x = 7,339.91 × 3,080.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,317.61x = 22,607,149.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,607,149.51/5,317.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,251.38

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