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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,541.30, 8,311.95 and 5,301.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,541.30, 8,311.95 and 5,301.34 is: 7,952.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,541.30 : 8,311.95 = 5,301.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,541.30/8,311.95 = 5,301.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,541.30x = 8,311.95 × 5,301.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,541.30x = 44,064,452.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,064,452.23/5,541.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,952.01

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