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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,298.30, 7,311.56 and 3,060.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,298.30, 7,311.56 and 3,060.27 is: 4,223.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,298.30 : 7,311.56 = 3,060.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,298.30/7,311.56 = 3,060.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,298.30x = 7,311.56 × 3,060.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,298.30x = 22,375,332.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,375,332.42/5,298.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,223.12

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