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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,306.87, 7,322.67 and 3,068.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,306.87, 7,322.67 and 3,068.33 is: 4,233.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,306.87 : 7,322.67 = 3,068.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,306.87/7,322.67 = 3,068.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,306.87x = 7,322.67 × 3,068.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,306.87x = 22,468,331.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,468,331.43/5,306.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,233.82

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