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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,284.85, 7,293.24 and 3,047.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,284.85, 7,293.24 and 3,047.42 is: 4,205.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,284.85 : 7,293.24 = 3,047.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,284.85/7,293.24 = 3,047.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,284.85x = 7,293.24 × 3,047.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,284.85x = 22,225,583.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,225,583.67/5,284.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,205.53

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