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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,276.23, 7,281.47 and 3,038.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,276.23, 7,281.47 and 3,038.43 is: 4,193.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,276.23 : 7,281.47 = 3,038.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,276.23/7,281.47 = 3,038.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,276.23x = 7,281.47 × 3,038.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,276.23x = 22,124,236.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,124,236.89/5,276.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,193.19

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