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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,275.26, 7,279.47 and 3,037.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,275.26, 7,279.47 and 3,037.05 is: 4,190.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,275.26 : 7,279.47 = 3,037.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,275.26/7,279.47 = 3,037.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,275.26x = 7,279.47 × 3,037.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,275.26x = 22,108,114.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,108,114.36/5,275.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,190.91

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