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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,306.62, 7,322.32 and 3,068.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,306.62, 7,322.32 and 3,068.06 is: 4,233.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,306.62 : 7,322.32 = 3,068.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,306.62/7,322.32 = 3,068.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,306.62x = 7,322.32 × 3,068.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,306.62x = 22,465,317.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,465,317.10/5,306.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,233.45

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