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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,301.47, 7,316.19 and 3,063.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,301.47, 7,316.19 and 3,063.15 is: 4,227.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,301.47 : 7,316.19 = 3,063.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,301.47/7,316.19 = 3,063.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,301.47x = 7,316.19 × 3,063.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,301.47x = 22,410,587.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,410,587.40/5,301.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,227.24

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