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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,298.12, 7,311.24 and 3,059.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,298.12, 7,311.24 and 3,059.82 is: 4,222.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,298.12 : 7,311.24 = 3,059.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,298.12/7,311.24 = 3,059.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,298.12x = 7,311.24 × 3,059.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,298.12x = 22,371,078.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,371,078.38/5,298.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,222.46

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