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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,294.73, 7,306.71 and 3,170.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,294.73, 7,306.71 and 3,170.36 is: 4,375.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,294.73 : 7,306.71 = 3,170.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,294.73/7,306.71 = 3,170.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,294.73x = 7,306.71 × 3,170.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,294.73x = 23,164,864.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,164,864.58/5,294.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,375.08

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