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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,308.72, 7,325.46 and 3,070.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,308.72, 7,325.46 and 3,070.26 is: 4,236.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,308.72 : 7,325.46 = 3,070.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,308.72/7,325.46 = 3,070.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,308.72x = 7,325.46 × 3,070.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,308.72x = 22,491,066.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,491,066.82/5,308.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,236.63

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