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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,298, 7,307.28 and 4,463.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,298, 7,307.28 and 4,463.28 is: 6,155.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,298 : 7,307.28 = 4,463.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,298/7,307.28 = 4,463.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,298x = 7,307.28 × 4,463.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,298x = 32,614,436.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,614,436.68/5,298
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,155.99

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