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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,276.11, 7,281.30 and 3,038.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,276.11, 7,281.30 and 3,038.31 is: 4,193.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,276.11 : 7,281.30 = 3,038.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,276.11/7,281.30 = 3,038.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,276.11x = 7,281.30 × 3,038.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,276.11x = 22,122,846.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,122,846.60/5,276.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,193.02

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