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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,335.76, 7,362.17 and 3,096.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,335.76, 7,362.17 and 3,096.34 is: 4,272.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,335.76 : 7,362.17 = 3,096.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,335.76/7,362.17 = 3,096.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,335.76x = 7,362.17 × 3,096.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,335.76x = 22,795,781.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,795,781.46/5,335.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,272.27

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