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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,299.81, 7,313.86 and 3,000.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,299.81, 7,313.86 and 3,000.01 is: 4,140.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,299.81 : 7,313.86 = 3,000.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,299.81/7,313.86 = 3,000.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,299.81x = 7,313.86 × 3,000.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,299.81x = 21,941,672.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,941,672.89/5,299.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,140.08

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