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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,299.54, 7,313.40 and 3,061.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,299.54, 7,313.40 and 3,061.80 is: 4,225.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,299.54 : 7,313.40 = 3,061.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,299.54/7,313.40 = 3,061.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,299.54x = 7,313.40 × 3,061.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,299.54x = 22,392,168.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,392,168.12/5,299.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,225.30

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