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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,294.95, 7,307.09 and 3,306.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,294.95, 7,307.09 and 3,306.66 is: 4,563.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,294.95 : 7,307.09 = 3,306.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,294.95/7,307.09 = 3,306.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,294.95x = 7,307.09 × 3,306.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,294.95x = 24,162,062.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,162,062.22/5,294.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,563.23

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