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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,341.37, 7,372.50 and 3,103.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,341.37, 7,372.50 and 3,103.97 is: 4,284.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,341.37 : 7,372.50 = 3,103.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,341.37/7,372.50 = 3,103.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,341.37x = 7,372.50 × 3,103.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,341.37x = 22,884,018.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,884,018.83/5,341.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,284.30

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