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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,284.18, 7,294.22 and 3,047.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,284.18, 7,294.22 and 3,047.97 is: 4,207.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,284.18 : 7,294.22 = 3,047.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,284.18/7,294.22 = 3,047.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,284.18x = 7,294.22 × 3,047.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,284.18x = 22,232,571.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,232,571.35/5,284.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,207.39

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