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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,289.81, 7,304.58 and 3,303.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,289.81, 7,304.58 and 3,303.89 is: 4,562.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,289.81 : 7,304.58 = 3,303.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,289.81/7,304.58 = 3,303.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,289.81x = 7,304.58 × 3,303.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,289.81x = 24,133,519.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,133,519.69/5,289.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,562.27

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