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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,336.51, 7,364.34 and 3,099.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,336.51, 7,364.34 and 3,099.69 is: 4,277.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,336.51 : 7,364.34 = 3,099.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,336.51/7,364.34 = 3,099.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,336.51x = 7,364.34 × 3,099.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,336.51x = 22,827,171.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,827,171.05/5,336.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,277.55

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