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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,341.68, 7,370.98 and 3,103.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,341.68, 7,370.98 and 3,103.65 is: 4,282.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,341.68 : 7,370.98 = 3,103.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,341.68/7,370.98 = 3,103.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,341.68x = 7,370.98 × 3,103.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,341.68x = 22,876,918.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,876,918.32/5,341.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,282.72

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