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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,262.44, 7,882.92 and 3,281.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,262.44, 7,882.92 and 3,281.58 is: 4,915.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,262.44 : 7,882.92 = 3,281.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,262.44/7,882.92 = 3,281.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,262.44x = 7,882.92 × 3,281.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,262.44x = 25,868,432.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,868,432.61/5,262.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,915.68

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