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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,298.25, 7,285.66 and 4,598.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,298.25, 7,285.66 and 4,598.41 is: 6,323.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,298.25 : 7,285.66 = 4,598.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,298.25/7,285.66 = 4,598.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,298.25x = 7,285.66 × 4,598.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,298.25x = 33,502,451.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,502,451.80/5,298.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,323.31

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