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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,303.02, 7,316.92 and 3,064.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,303.02, 7,316.92 and 3,064.48 is: 4,228.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,303.02 : 7,316.92 = 3,064.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,303.02/7,316.92 = 3,064.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,303.02x = 7,316.92 × 3,064.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,303.02x = 22,422,555.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,422,555.00/5,303.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,228.26

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