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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,306.79, 7,324.26 and 3,068.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,306.79, 7,324.26 and 3,068.28 is: 4,234.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,306.79 : 7,324.26 = 3,068.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,306.79/7,324.26 = 3,068.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,306.79x = 7,324.26 × 3,068.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,306.79x = 22,472,880.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,472,880.47/5,306.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,234.74

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