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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,284.13, 7,292.21 and 3,045.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,284.13, 7,292.21 and 3,045.64 is: 4,203.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,284.13 : 7,292.21 = 3,045.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,284.13/7,292.21 = 3,045.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,284.13x = 7,292.21 × 3,045.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,284.13x = 22,209,394.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,209,394.78/5,284.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,203.04

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