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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,298.41, 7,311.69 and 3,060.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,298.41, 7,311.69 and 3,060.11 is: 4,222.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,298.41 : 7,311.69 = 3,060.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,298.41/7,311.69 = 3,060.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,298.41x = 7,311.69 × 3,060.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,298.41x = 22,374,575.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,374,575.69/5,298.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,222.88

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