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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,333.79, 7,361.17 and 3,096.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,333.79, 7,361.17 and 3,096.17 is: 4,273.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,333.79 : 7,361.17 = 3,096.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,333.79/7,361.17 = 3,096.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,333.79x = 7,361.17 × 3,096.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,333.79x = 22,791,433.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,791,433.72/5,333.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,273.03

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