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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,287.76, 7,297.65 and 3,050.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,287.76, 7,297.65 and 3,050.13 is: 4,209.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,287.76 : 7,297.65 = 3,050.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,287.76/7,297.65 = 3,050.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,287.76x = 7,297.65 × 3,050.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,287.76x = 22,258,781.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,258,781.19/5,287.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,209.50

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