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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,283.58, 7,289.68 and 3,045.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,283.58, 7,289.68 and 3,045.14 is: 4,201.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,283.58 : 7,289.68 = 3,045.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,283.58/7,289.68 = 3,045.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,283.58x = 7,289.68 × 3,045.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,283.58x = 22,198,080.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,198,080.93/5,283.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,201.34

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