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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,275.41, 7,281.09 and 3,389.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,275.41, 7,281.09 and 3,389.37 is: 4,677.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,275.41 : 7,281.09 = 3,389.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,275.41/7,281.09 = 3,389.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,275.41x = 7,281.09 × 3,389.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,275.41x = 24,678,308.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,678,308.01/5,275.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,677.99

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