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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,051.99, 6,972.88 and 3,280.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,051.99, 6,972.88 and 3,280.52 is: 4,527.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,051.99 : 6,972.88 = 3,280.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,051.99/6,972.88 = 3,280.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,051.99x = 6,972.88 × 3,280.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,051.99x = 22,874,672.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,874,672.30/5,051.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,527.85

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