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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,276.16, 7,281 and 2,886.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,276.16, 7,281 and 2,886.07 is: 3,982.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,276.16 : 7,281 = 2,886.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,276.16/7,281 = 2,886.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,276.16x = 7,281 × 2,886.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,276.16x = 21,013,475.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,013,475.67/5,276.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,982.72

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