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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,297.06, 7,306.98 and 4,921.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,297.06, 7,306.98 and 4,921.62 is: 6,789.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,297.06 : 7,306.98 = 4,921.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,297.06/7,306.98 = 4,921.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,297.06x = 7,306.98 × 4,921.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,297.06x = 35,962,178.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,962,178.91/5,297.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,789.09

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