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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,307.65, 7,323.49 and 3,068.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,307.65, 7,323.49 and 3,068.71 is: 4,234.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,307.65 : 7,323.49 = 3,068.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,307.65/7,323.49 = 3,068.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,307.65x = 7,323.49 × 3,068.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,307.65x = 22,473,664.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,473,664.49/5,307.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,234.20

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