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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,300.91, 7,319.48 and 5,062.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,300.91, 7,319.48 and 5,062.95 is: 6,990.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,300.91 : 7,319.48 = 5,062.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,300.91/7,319.48 = 5,062.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,300.91x = 7,319.48 × 5,062.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,300.91x = 37,058,135.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,058,135.95/5,300.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,990.90

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