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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,306.27, 7,322.21 and 2,916.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,306.27, 7,322.21 and 2,916.11 is: 4,023.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,306.27 : 7,322.21 = 2,916.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,306.27/7,322.21 = 2,916.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,306.27x = 7,322.21 × 2,916.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,306.27x = 21,352,384.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,352,384.46/5,306.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,023.99

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