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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,275.76, 7,911.16 and 3,085.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,275.76, 7,911.16 and 3,085.16 is: 4,626.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,275.76 : 7,911.16 = 3,085.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,275.76/7,911.16 = 3,085.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,275.76x = 7,911.16 × 3,085.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,275.76x = 24,407,194.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,407,194.39/5,275.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,626.29

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