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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,287.84, 7,297.48 and 3,050.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,287.84, 7,297.48 and 3,050.04 is: 4,209.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,287.84 : 7,297.48 = 3,050.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,287.84/7,297.48 = 3,050.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,287.84x = 7,297.48 × 3,050.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,287.84x = 22,257,605.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,257,605.90/5,287.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,209.21

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