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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,330.85, 7,355.95 and 3,062.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,330.85, 7,355.95 and 3,062.06 is: 4,225.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,330.85 : 7,355.95 = 3,062.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,330.85/7,355.95 = 3,062.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,330.85x = 7,355.95 × 3,062.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,330.85x = 22,524,360.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,524,360.26/5,330.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,225.28

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