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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,299.91, 7,314.23 and 3,061.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,299.91, 7,314.23 and 3,061.88 is: 4,225.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,299.91 : 7,314.23 = 3,061.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,299.91/7,314.23 = 3,061.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,299.91x = 7,314.23 × 3,061.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,299.91x = 22,395,297.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,395,297.53/5,299.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,225.60

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