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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,320.28, 7,341.99 and 3,082.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,320.28, 7,341.99 and 3,082.29 is: 4,253.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,320.28 : 7,341.99 = 3,082.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,320.28/7,341.99 = 3,082.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,320.28x = 7,341.99 × 3,082.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,320.28x = 22,630,142.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,630,142.36/5,320.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,253.56

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