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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,284.08, 7,293.06 and 3,045.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,284.08, 7,293.06 and 3,045.87 is: 4,203.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,284.08 : 7,293.06 = 3,045.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,284.08/7,293.06 = 3,045.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,284.08x = 7,293.06 × 3,045.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,284.08x = 22,213,712.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,213,712.66/5,284.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,203.89

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