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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,301.66, 7,316.63 and 3,063.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,301.66, 7,316.63 and 3,063.63 is: 4,228.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,301.66 : 7,316.63 = 3,063.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,301.66/7,316.63 = 3,063.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,301.66x = 7,316.63 × 3,063.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,301.66x = 22,415,447.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,415,447.17/5,301.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,228.01

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