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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,301.48, 7,315.99 and 3,063.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,301.48, 7,315.99 and 3,063.35 is: 4,227.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,301.48 : 7,315.99 = 3,063.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,301.48/7,315.99 = 3,063.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,301.48x = 7,315.99 × 3,063.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,301.48x = 22,411,448.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,411,448.60/5,301.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,227.39

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