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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,300.65, 7,316.22 and 3,063.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,300.65, 7,316.22 and 3,063.82 is: 4,228.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,300.65 : 7,316.22 = 3,063.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,300.65/7,316.22 = 3,063.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,300.65x = 7,316.22 × 3,063.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,300.65x = 22,415,581.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,415,581.16/5,300.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,228.84

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