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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,296.92, 7,306.32 and 3,170.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,296.92, 7,306.32 and 3,170.92 is: 4,373.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,296.92 : 7,306.32 = 3,170.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,296.92/7,306.32 = 3,170.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,296.92x = 7,306.32 × 3,170.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,296.92x = 23,167,756.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,167,756.21/5,296.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,373.82

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