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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,296.51, 7,310.62 and 3,305.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,296.51, 7,310.62 and 3,305.89 is: 4,563.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,296.51 : 7,310.62 = 3,305.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,296.51/7,310.62 = 3,305.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,296.51x = 7,310.62 × 3,305.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,296.51x = 24,168,105.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,168,105.55/5,296.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,563.02

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