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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,304.93, 7,320.99 and 3,036.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,304.93, 7,320.99 and 3,036.63 is: 4,190.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,304.93 : 7,320.99 = 3,036.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,304.93/7,320.99 = 3,036.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,304.93x = 7,320.99 × 3,036.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,304.93x = 22,231,137.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,231,137.86/5,304.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,190.66

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