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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,295.66, 7,307.06 and 3,057.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,295.66, 7,307.06 and 3,057.63 is: 4,218.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,295.66 : 7,307.06 = 3,057.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,295.66/7,307.06 = 3,057.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,295.66x = 7,307.06 × 3,057.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,295.66x = 22,342,270.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,342,270.58/5,295.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,218.98

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