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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,301.42, 7,316.28 and 3,063.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,301.42, 7,316.28 and 3,063.39 is: 4,227.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,301.42 : 7,316.28 = 3,063.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,301.42/7,316.28 = 3,063.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,301.42x = 7,316.28 × 3,063.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,301.42x = 22,412,618.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,412,618.99/5,301.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,227.66

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