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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,284.73, 7,293.09 and 3,047.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,284.73, 7,293.09 and 3,047.06 is: 4,205.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,284.73 : 7,293.09 = 3,047.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,284.73/7,293.09 = 3,047.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,284.73x = 7,293.09 × 3,047.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,284.73x = 22,222,446.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,222,446.35/5,284.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,205.03

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