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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,292.64, 7,304.86 and 3,055.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,292.64, 7,304.86 and 3,055.96 is: 4,217.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,292.64 : 7,304.86 = 3,055.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,292.64/7,304.86 = 3,055.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,292.64x = 7,304.86 × 3,055.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,292.64x = 22,323,359.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,323,359.97/5,292.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,217.81

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