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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,336.91, 7,364.55 and 3,098.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,336.91, 7,364.55 and 3,098.99 is: 4,276.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,336.91 : 7,364.55 = 3,098.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,336.91/7,364.55 = 3,098.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,336.91x = 7,364.55 × 3,098.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,336.91x = 22,822,674.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,822,674.77/5,336.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,276.39

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