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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,275.89, 7,280.43 and 3,093.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,275.89, 7,280.43 and 3,093.69 is: 4,269.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,275.89 : 7,280.43 = 3,093.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,275.89/7,280.43 = 3,093.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,275.89x = 7,280.43 × 3,093.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,275.89x = 22,523,409.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,523,409.19/5,275.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,269.12

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