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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,300.31, 7,313.57 and 3,062.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,300.31, 7,313.57 and 3,062.48 is: 4,225.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,300.31 : 7,313.57 = 3,062.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,300.31/7,313.57 = 3,062.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,300.31x = 7,313.57 × 3,062.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,300.31x = 22,397,661.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,397,661.85/5,300.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,225.73

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