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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,301.62, 7,316.48 and 3,063.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,301.62, 7,316.48 and 3,063.79 is: 4,228.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,301.62 : 7,316.48 = 3,063.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,301.62/7,316.48 = 3,063.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,301.62x = 7,316.48 × 3,063.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,301.62x = 22,416,158.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,416,158.26/5,301.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,228.17

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