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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,291.91, 7,303.17 and 3,053.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,291.91, 7,303.17 and 3,053.88 is: 4,214.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,291.91 : 7,303.17 = 3,053.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,291.91/7,303.17 = 3,053.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,291.91x = 7,303.17 × 3,053.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,291.91x = 22,303,004.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,303,004.80/5,291.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,214.55

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