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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,341.59, 7,371.09 and 3,103.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,341.59, 7,371.09 and 3,103.29 is: 4,282.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,341.59 : 7,371.09 = 3,103.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,341.59/7,371.09 = 3,103.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,341.59x = 7,371.09 × 3,103.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,341.59x = 22,874,629.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,874,629.89/5,341.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,282.36

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