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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,300.92, 7,313.58 and 3,062.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,300.92, 7,313.58 and 3,062.50 is: 4,225.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,300.92 : 7,313.58 = 3,062.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,300.92/7,313.58 = 3,062.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,300.92x = 7,313.58 × 3,062.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,300.92x = 22,397,838.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,397,838.75/5,300.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,225.27

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