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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,296.77, 7,310.87 and 3,059.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,296.77, 7,310.87 and 3,059.95 is: 4,223.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,296.77 : 7,310.87 = 3,059.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,296.77/7,310.87 = 3,059.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,296.77x = 7,310.87 × 3,059.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,296.77x = 22,370,875.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,370,875.77/5,296.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,223.49

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