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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,295.25, 7,307.45 and 3,198.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,295.25, 7,307.45 and 3,198.97 is: 4,414.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,295.25 : 7,307.45 = 3,198.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,295.25/7,307.45 = 3,198.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,295.25x = 7,307.45 × 3,198.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,295.25x = 23,376,313.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,376,313.33/5,295.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,414.58

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