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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,296.41, 7,308.93 and 3,058.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,296.41, 7,308.93 and 3,058.11 is: 4,220.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,296.41 : 7,308.93 = 3,058.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,296.41/7,308.93 = 3,058.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,296.41x = 7,308.93 × 3,058.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,296.41x = 22,351,511.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,351,511.92/5,296.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,220.12

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