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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,295.63, 7,308.56 and 3,058.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,295.63, 7,308.56 and 3,058.11 is: 4,220.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,295.63 : 7,308.56 = 3,058.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,295.63/7,308.56 = 3,058.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,295.63x = 7,308.56 × 3,058.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,295.63x = 22,350,380.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,350,380.42/5,295.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,220.53

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