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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,298.23, 7,311.29 and 3,060.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,298.23, 7,311.29 and 3,060.81 is: 4,223.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,298.23 : 7,311.29 = 3,060.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,298.23/7,311.29 = 3,060.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,298.23x = 7,311.29 × 3,060.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,298.23x = 22,378,454.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,378,454.24/5,298.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,223.76

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