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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,336.30, 7,992.30 and 3,149.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,336.30, 7,992.30 and 3,149.30 is: 4,716.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,336.30 : 7,992.30 = 3,149.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,336.30/7,992.30 = 3,149.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,336.30x = 7,992.30 × 3,149.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,336.30x = 25,170,150.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,170,150.39/5,336.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,716.78

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