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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,291.58, 7,302.09 and 3,053.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,291.58, 7,302.09 and 3,053.33 is: 4,213.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,291.58 : 7,302.09 = 3,053.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,291.58/7,302.09 = 3,053.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,291.58x = 7,302.09 × 3,053.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,291.58x = 22,295,653.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,295,653.95/5,291.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,213.42

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