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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,292.76, 7,302.24 and 3,053.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,292.76, 7,302.24 and 3,053.86 is: 4,213.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,292.76 : 7,302.24 = 3,053.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,292.76/7,302.24 = 3,053.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,292.76x = 7,302.24 × 3,053.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,292.76x = 22,300,018.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,300,018.65/5,292.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,213.31

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