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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,295.92, 7,307.98 and 3,056.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,295.92, 7,307.98 and 3,056.06 is: 4,217.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,295.92 : 7,307.98 = 3,056.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,295.92/7,307.98 = 3,056.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,295.92x = 7,307.98 × 3,056.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,295.92x = 22,333,635.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,333,635.99/5,295.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,217.14

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