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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,299.62, 7,313.83 and 3,061.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,299.62, 7,313.83 and 3,061.59 is: 4,225.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,299.62 : 7,313.83 = 3,061.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,299.62/7,313.83 = 3,061.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,299.62x = 7,313.83 × 3,061.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,299.62x = 22,391,948.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,391,948.79/5,299.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,225.20

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