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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,275.99, 7,280.62 and 3,037.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,275.99, 7,280.62 and 3,037.38 is: 4,191.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,275.99 : 7,280.62 = 3,037.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,275.99/7,280.62 = 3,037.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,275.99x = 7,280.62 × 3,037.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,275.99x = 22,114,015.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,114,015.63/5,275.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,191.45

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