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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,303.79, 7,320.12 and 3,065.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,303.79, 7,320.12 and 3,065.28 is: 4,230.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,303.79 : 7,320.12 = 3,065.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,303.79/7,320.12 = 3,065.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,303.79x = 7,320.12 × 3,065.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,303.79x = 22,438,217.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,438,217.43/5,303.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,230.60

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