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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,292.31, 7,300.08 and 3,406.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,292.31, 7,300.08 and 3,406.35 is: 4,698.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,292.31 : 7,300.08 = 3,406.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,292.31/7,300.08 = 3,406.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,292.31x = 7,300.08 × 3,406.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,292.31x = 24,866,627.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,866,627.51/5,292.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,698.63

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