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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,299.74, 7,313.90 and 3,061.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,299.74, 7,313.90 and 3,061.91 is: 4,225.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,299.74 : 7,313.90 = 3,061.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,299.74/7,313.90 = 3,061.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,299.74x = 7,313.90 × 3,061.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,299.74x = 22,394,506.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,394,506.52/5,299.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,225.59

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