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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,295.88, 7,311.66 and 3,408.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,295.88, 7,311.66 and 3,408.34 is: 4,705.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,295.88 : 7,311.66 = 3,408.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,295.88/7,311.66 = 3,408.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,295.88x = 7,311.66 × 3,408.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,295.88x = 24,920,623.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,920,623.24/5,295.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,705.66

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