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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,333.38, 7,361.64 and 3,096.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,333.38, 7,361.64 and 3,096.30 is: 4,273.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,333.38 : 7,361.64 = 3,096.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,333.38/7,361.64 = 3,096.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,333.38x = 7,361.64 × 3,096.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,333.38x = 22,793,845.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,793,845.93/5,333.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,273.81

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