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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,284.13, 7,293.12 and 3,047.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,284.13, 7,293.12 and 3,047.45 is: 4,206.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,284.13 : 7,293.12 = 3,047.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,284.13/7,293.12 = 3,047.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,284.13x = 7,293.12 × 3,047.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,284.13x = 22,225,418.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,225,418.54/5,284.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,206.07

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