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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,301.89, 7,316.56 and 3,063.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,301.89, 7,316.56 and 3,063.97 is: 4,228.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,301.89 : 7,316.56 = 3,063.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,301.89/7,316.56 = 3,063.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,301.89x = 7,316.56 × 3,063.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,301.89x = 22,417,720.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,417,720.34/5,301.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,228.25

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