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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,298.26, 7,311.93 and 3,060.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,298.26, 7,311.93 and 3,060.55 is: 4,223.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,298.26 : 7,311.93 = 3,060.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,298.26/7,311.93 = 3,060.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,298.26x = 7,311.93 × 3,060.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,298.26x = 22,378,490.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,378,490.80/5,298.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,223.74

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