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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,296.62, 7,309.08 and 3,058.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,296.62, 7,309.08 and 3,058.56 is: 4,220.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,296.62 : 7,309.08 = 3,058.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,296.62/7,309.08 = 3,058.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,296.62x = 7,309.08 × 3,058.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,296.62x = 22,355,259.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,355,259.72/5,296.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,220.67

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