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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,276.12, 7,281.02 and 2,918.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,276.12, 7,281.02 and 2,918.25 is: 4,027.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,276.12 : 7,281.02 = 2,918.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,276.12/7,281.02 = 2,918.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,276.12x = 7,281.02 × 2,918.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,276.12x = 21,247,843.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,247,843.91/5,276.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,027.18

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