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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,275.67, 7,281.16 and 3,037.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,275.67, 7,281.16 and 3,037.49 is: 4,192.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,275.67 : 7,281.16 = 3,037.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,275.67/7,281.16 = 3,037.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,275.67x = 7,281.16 × 3,037.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,275.67x = 22,116,450.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,116,450.69/5,275.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,192.16

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