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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,297.67, 7,311.09 and 3,029.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,297.67, 7,311.09 and 3,029.72 is: 4,181.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,297.67 : 7,311.09 = 3,029.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,297.67/7,311.09 = 3,029.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,297.67x = 7,311.09 × 3,029.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,297.67x = 22,150,530.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,150,530.40/5,297.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,181.18

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