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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,302.02, 7,315.54 and 3,063.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,302.02, 7,315.54 and 3,063.48 is: 4,226.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,302.02 : 7,315.54 = 3,063.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,302.02/7,315.54 = 3,063.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,302.02x = 7,315.54 × 3,063.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,302.02x = 22,411,010.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,411,010.48/5,302.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,226.88

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