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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,338.70, 7,367.82 and 3,101.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,338.70, 7,367.82 and 3,101.28 is: 4,280.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,338.70 : 7,367.82 = 3,101.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,338.70/7,367.82 = 3,101.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,338.70x = 7,367.82 × 3,101.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,338.70x = 22,849,672.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,849,672.81/5,338.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,280.01

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