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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,298.12, 7,313.01 and 3,061.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,298.12, 7,313.01 and 3,061.62 is: 4,225.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,298.12 : 7,313.01 = 3,061.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,298.12/7,313.01 = 3,061.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,298.12x = 7,313.01 × 3,061.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,298.12x = 22,389,657.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,389,657.68/5,298.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,225.96

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