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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,289.63, 7,300.71 and 3,052.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,289.63, 7,300.71 and 3,052.95 is: 4,213.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,289.63 : 7,300.71 = 3,052.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,289.63/7,300.71 = 3,052.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,289.63x = 7,300.71 × 3,052.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,289.63x = 22,288,702.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,288,702.59/5,289.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,213.66

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