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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,295.69, 7,306.38 and 3,057.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,295.69, 7,306.38 and 3,057.27 is: 4,218.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,295.69 : 7,306.38 = 3,057.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,295.69/7,306.38 = 3,057.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,295.69x = 7,306.38 × 3,057.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,295.69x = 22,337,576.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,337,576.38/5,295.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,218.07

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