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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,302.05, 7,316.33 and 3,063.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,302.05, 7,316.33 and 3,063.62 is: 4,227.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,302.05 : 7,316.33 = 3,063.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,302.05/7,316.33 = 3,063.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,302.05x = 7,316.33 × 3,063.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,302.05x = 22,414,403.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,414,403.01/5,302.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,227.50

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