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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,295.35, 7,306.14 and 3,306.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,295.35, 7,306.14 and 3,306.23 is: 4,561.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,295.35 : 7,306.14 = 3,306.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,295.35/7,306.14 = 3,306.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,295.35x = 7,306.14 × 3,306.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,295.35x = 24,155,779.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,155,779.25/5,295.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,561.70

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