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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,363.33, 7,401.31 and 3,125.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,363.33, 7,401.31 and 3,125.30 is: 4,312.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,363.33 : 7,401.31 = 3,125.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,363.33/7,401.31 = 3,125.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,363.33x = 7,401.31 × 3,125.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,363.33x = 23,131,269.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,131,269.32/5,363.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,312.86

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