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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,295.69, 7,306.11 and 3,171.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,295.69, 7,306.11 and 3,171.29 is: 4,375.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,295.69 : 7,306.11 = 3,171.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,295.69/7,306.11 = 3,171.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,295.69x = 7,306.11 × 3,171.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,295.69x = 23,169,757.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,169,757.05/5,295.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,375.21

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