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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,276.28, 7,282.15 and 3,037.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,276.28, 7,282.15 and 3,037.73 is: 4,192.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,276.28 : 7,282.15 = 3,037.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,276.28/7,282.15 = 3,037.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,276.28x = 7,282.15 × 3,037.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,276.28x = 22,121,216.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,121,216.13/5,276.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,192.58

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