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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,296.44, 7,307.19 and 3,305.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,296.44, 7,307.19 and 3,305.37 is: 4,560.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,296.44 : 7,307.19 = 3,305.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,296.44/7,307.19 = 3,305.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,296.44x = 7,307.19 × 3,305.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,296.44x = 24,152,966.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,152,966.61/5,296.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,560.23

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