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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,298.16, 7,309.56 and 3,201.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,298.16, 7,309.56 and 3,201.52 is: 4,416.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,298.16 : 7,309.56 = 3,201.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,298.16/7,309.56 = 3,201.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,298.16x = 7,309.56 × 3,201.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,298.16x = 23,401,702.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,401,702.53/5,298.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,416.95

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