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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,293.96, 7,305.69 and 3,055.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,293.96, 7,305.69 and 3,055.83 is: 4,217.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,293.96 : 7,305.69 = 3,055.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,293.96/7,305.69 = 3,055.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,293.96x = 7,305.69 × 3,055.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,293.96x = 22,324,930.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,324,930.74/5,293.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,217.06

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