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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,337.51, 7,366.41 and 3,099.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,337.51, 7,366.41 and 3,099.38 is: 4,277.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,337.51 : 7,366.41 = 3,099.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,337.51/7,366.41 = 3,099.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,337.51x = 7,366.41 × 3,099.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,337.51x = 22,831,314.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,831,314.49/5,337.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,277.52

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