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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,300.11, 7,313.62 and 3,062.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,300.11, 7,313.62 and 3,062.71 is: 4,226.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,300.11 : 7,313.62 = 3,062.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,300.11/7,313.62 = 3,062.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,300.11x = 7,313.62 × 3,062.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,300.11x = 22,399,495.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,399,495.72/5,300.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,226.23

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