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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,299.93, 7,314.16 and 3,062.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,299.93, 7,314.16 and 3,062.10 is: 4,225.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,299.93 : 7,314.16 = 3,062.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,299.93/7,314.16 = 3,062.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,299.93x = 7,314.16 × 3,062.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,299.93x = 22,396,681.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,396,681.68/5,299.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,225.85

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