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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,293.22, 7,940.55 and 3,073.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,293.22, 7,940.55 and 3,073.09 is: 4,610.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,293.22 : 7,940.55 = 3,073.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,293.22/7,940.55 = 3,073.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,293.22x = 7,940.55 × 3,073.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,293.22x = 24,402,024.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,402,024.80/5,293.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,610.05

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