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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,276.13, 7,281.05 and 2,918.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,276.13, 7,281.05 and 2,918.27 is: 4,027.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,276.13 : 7,281.05 = 2,918.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,276.13/7,281.05 = 2,918.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,276.13x = 7,281.05 × 2,918.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,276.13x = 21,248,069.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,248,069.78/5,276.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,027.21

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