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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,299.91, 7,310.08 and 3,282.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,299.91, 7,310.08 and 3,282.67 is: 4,527.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,299.91 : 7,310.08 = 3,282.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,299.91/7,310.08 = 3,282.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,299.91x = 7,310.08 × 3,282.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,299.91x = 23,996,563.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,996,563.90/5,299.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,527.73

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