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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,305.62, 7,320.94 and 3,067.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,305.62, 7,320.94 and 3,067.06 is: 4,232.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,305.62 : 7,320.94 = 3,067.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,305.62/7,320.94 = 3,067.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,305.62x = 7,320.94 × 3,067.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,305.62x = 22,453,762.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,453,762.24/5,305.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,232.07

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