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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,335.83, 7,363.80 and 3,098.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,335.83, 7,363.80 and 3,098.43 is: 4,276.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,335.83 : 7,363.80 = 3,098.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,335.83/7,363.80 = 3,098.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,335.83x = 7,363.80 × 3,098.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,335.83x = 22,816,218.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,816,218.83/5,335.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,276.04

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