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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,297.62, 7,307.68 and 3,304.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,297.62, 7,307.68 and 3,304.72 is: 4,558.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,297.62 : 7,307.68 = 3,304.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,297.62/7,307.68 = 3,304.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,297.62x = 7,307.68 × 3,304.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,297.62x = 24,149,836.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,149,836.25/5,297.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,558.62

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