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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,297.76, 7,311.60 and 3,620.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,297.76, 7,311.60 and 3,620.88 is: 4,997.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,297.76 : 7,311.60 = 3,620.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,297.76/7,311.60 = 3,620.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,297.76x = 7,311.60 × 3,620.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,297.76x = 26,474,426.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,474,426.21/5,297.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,997.29

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