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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,299.67, 7,313.89 and 3,061.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,299.67, 7,313.89 and 3,061.64 is: 4,225.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,299.67 : 7,313.89 = 3,061.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,299.67/7,313.89 = 3,061.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,299.67x = 7,313.89 × 3,061.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,299.67x = 22,392,482.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,392,482.87/5,299.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,225.26

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