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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,291.48, 7,302.56 and 3,023.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,291.48, 7,302.56 and 3,023.53 is: 4,172.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,291.48 : 7,302.56 = 3,023.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,291.48/7,302.56 = 3,023.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,291.48x = 7,302.56 × 3,023.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,291.48x = 22,079,475.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,079,475.86/5,291.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,172.65

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