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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,298.35, 7,311.75 and 3,310.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,298.35, 7,311.75 and 3,310.06 is: 4,567.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,298.35 : 7,311.75 = 3,310.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,298.35/7,311.75 = 3,310.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,298.35x = 7,311.75 × 3,310.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,298.35x = 24,202,293.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,202,293.66/5,298.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,567.90

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