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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,295.62, 7,308.15 and 3,199.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,295.62, 7,308.15 and 3,199.34 is: 4,415.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,295.62 : 7,308.15 = 3,199.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,295.62/7,308.15 = 3,199.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,295.62x = 7,308.15 × 3,199.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,295.62x = 23,381,256.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,381,256.62/5,295.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,415.21

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