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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,298.62, 7,312.45 and 3,060.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,298.62, 7,312.45 and 3,060.59 is: 4,223.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,298.62 : 7,312.45 = 3,060.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,298.62/7,312.45 = 3,060.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,298.62x = 7,312.45 × 3,060.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,298.62x = 22,380,396.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,380,396.04/5,298.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,223.82

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