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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,338.11, 7,366.15 and 3,099.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,338.11, 7,366.15 and 3,099.27 is: 4,276.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,338.11 : 7,366.15 = 3,099.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,338.11/7,366.15 = 3,099.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,338.11x = 7,366.15 × 3,099.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,338.11x = 22,829,687.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,829,687.71/5,338.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,276.74

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