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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,293.51, 7,305.38 and 3,055.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,293.51, 7,305.38 and 3,055.80 is: 4,217.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,293.51 : 7,305.38 = 3,055.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,293.51/7,305.38 = 3,055.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,293.51x = 7,305.38 × 3,055.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,293.51x = 22,323,780.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,323,780.20/5,293.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,217.20

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