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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,272.46, 7,276.38 and 3,148.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,272.46, 7,276.38 and 3,148.08 is: 4,344.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,272.46 : 7,276.38 = 3,148.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,272.46/7,276.38 = 3,148.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,272.46x = 7,276.38 × 3,148.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,272.46x = 22,906,626.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,906,626.35/5,272.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,344.58

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