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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,300.96, 7,315.36 and 3,062.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,300.96, 7,315.36 and 3,062.84 is: 4,226.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,300.96 : 7,315.36 = 3,062.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,300.96/7,315.36 = 3,062.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,300.96x = 7,315.36 × 3,062.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,300.96x = 22,405,777.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,405,777.22/5,300.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,226.74

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