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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,302.92, 7,317.72 and 3,064.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,302.92, 7,317.72 and 3,064.44 is: 4,228.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,302.92 : 7,317.72 = 3,064.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,302.92/7,317.72 = 3,064.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,302.92x = 7,317.72 × 3,064.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,302.92x = 22,424,713.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,424,713.88/5,302.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,228.75

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