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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,291.62, 7,304.04 and 3,055.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,291.62, 7,304.04 and 3,055.11 is: 4,216.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,291.62 : 7,304.04 = 3,055.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,291.62/7,304.04 = 3,055.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,291.62x = 7,304.04 × 3,055.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,291.62x = 22,314,645.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,314,645.64/5,291.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,216.98

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