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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,276.13, 7,281.26 and 2,918.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,276.13, 7,281.26 and 2,918.22 is: 4,027.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,276.13 : 7,281.26 = 2,918.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,276.13/7,281.26 = 2,918.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,276.13x = 7,281.26 × 2,918.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,276.13x = 21,248,318.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,248,318.56/5,276.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,027.25

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