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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,298.06, 7,320.84 and 3,803.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,298.06, 7,320.84 and 3,803.34 is: 5,255.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,298.06 : 7,320.84 = 3,803.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,298.06/7,320.84 = 3,803.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,298.06x = 7,320.84 × 3,803.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,298.06x = 27,843,643.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,843,643.61/5,298.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,255.44

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