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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,295.06, 7,306.68 and 3,170.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,295.06, 7,306.68 and 3,170.16 is: 4,374.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,295.06 : 7,306.68 = 3,170.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,295.06/7,306.68 = 3,170.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,295.06x = 7,306.68 × 3,170.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,295.06x = 23,163,344.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,163,344.67/5,295.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,374.52

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