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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,319.67, 7,340.50 and 3,081.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,319.67, 7,340.50 and 3,081.23 is: 4,251.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,319.67 : 7,340.50 = 3,081.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,319.67/7,340.50 = 3,081.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,319.67x = 7,340.50 × 3,081.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,319.67x = 22,617,753.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,617,753.41/5,319.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,251.73

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