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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,297.53, 7,311.91 and 3,060.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,297.53, 7,311.91 and 3,060.70 is: 4,224.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,297.53 : 7,311.91 = 3,060.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,297.53/7,311.91 = 3,060.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,297.53x = 7,311.91 × 3,060.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,297.53x = 22,379,537.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,379,537.01/5,297.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,224.52

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