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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,297.42, 7,309.90 and 3,060.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,297.42, 7,309.90 and 3,060.01 is: 4,222.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,297.42 : 7,309.90 = 3,060.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,297.42/7,309.90 = 3,060.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,297.42x = 7,309.90 × 3,060.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,297.42x = 22,368,367.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,368,367.10/5,297.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,222.50

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