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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,302.13, 7,316.53 and 3,064.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,302.13, 7,316.53 and 3,064.10 is: 4,228.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,302.13 : 7,316.53 = 3,064.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,302.13/7,316.53 = 3,064.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,302.13x = 7,316.53 × 3,064.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,302.13x = 22,418,579.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,418,579.57/5,302.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,228.22

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