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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,294.63, 7,307.18 and 3,057.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,294.63, 7,307.18 and 3,057.11 is: 4,219.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,294.63 : 7,307.18 = 3,057.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,294.63/7,307.18 = 3,057.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,294.63x = 7,307.18 × 3,057.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,294.63x = 22,338,801.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,338,801.23/5,294.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,219.15

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