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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,300.07, 7,313.55 and 3,062.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,300.07, 7,313.55 and 3,062.67 is: 4,226.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,300.07 : 7,313.55 = 3,062.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,300.07/7,313.55 = 3,062.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,300.07x = 7,313.55 × 3,062.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,300.07x = 22,398,962.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,398,962.75/5,300.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,226.17

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