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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,325.03, 7,979.24 and 3,373.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,325.03, 7,979.24 and 3,373.13 is: 5,054.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,325.03 : 7,979.24 = 3,373.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,325.03/7,979.24 = 3,373.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,325.03x = 7,979.24 × 3,373.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,325.03x = 26,914,957.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,914,957.06/5,325.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,054.42

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