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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,294.34, 7,307.62 and 3,303.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,294.34, 7,307.62 and 3,303.70 is: 4,559.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,294.34 : 7,307.62 = 3,303.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,294.34/7,307.62 = 3,303.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,294.34x = 7,307.62 × 3,303.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,294.34x = 24,142,157.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,142,157.67/5,294.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,559.99

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