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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,276.22, 7,281.51 and 3,038.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,276.22, 7,281.51 and 3,038.06 is: 4,192.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,276.22 : 7,281.51 = 3,038.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,276.22/7,281.51 = 3,038.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,276.22x = 7,281.51 × 3,038.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,276.22x = 22,121,627.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,121,627.86/5,276.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,192.70

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