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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,295.22, 7,303.29 and 3,701.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,295.22, 7,303.29 and 3,701.41 is: 5,105.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,295.22 : 7,303.29 = 3,701.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,295.22/7,303.29 = 3,701.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,295.22x = 7,303.29 × 3,701.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,295.22x = 27,032,470.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,032,470.64/5,295.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,105.07

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