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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,295.92, 7,308.02 and 3,306.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,295.92, 7,308.02 and 3,306.35 is: 4,562.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,295.92 : 7,308.02 = 3,306.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,295.92/7,308.02 = 3,306.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,295.92x = 7,308.02 × 3,306.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,295.92x = 24,162,898.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,162,898.46/5,295.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,562.55

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