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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,302.42, 7,316.80 and 3,065.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,302.42, 7,316.80 and 3,065.02 is: 4,229.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,302.42 : 7,316.80 = 3,065.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,302.42/7,316.80 = 3,065.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,302.42x = 7,316.80 × 3,065.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,302.42x = 22,426,138.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,426,138.34/5,302.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,229.42

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