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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,272.20, 7,275.42 and 3,381.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,272.20, 7,275.42 and 3,381.12 is: 4,665.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,272.20 : 7,275.42 = 3,381.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,272.20/7,275.42 = 3,381.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,272.20x = 7,275.42 × 3,381.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,272.20x = 24,599,068.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,599,068.07/5,272.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,665.81

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