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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,308.20, 7,302.96 and 5,162.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,308.20, 7,302.96 and 5,162.40 is: 7,102.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,308.20 : 7,302.96 = 5,162.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,308.20/7,302.96 = 5,162.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,308.20x = 7,302.96 × 5,162.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,308.20x = 37,700,800.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,700,800.70/5,308.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,102.37

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