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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,276.47, 7,281.23 and 2,885.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,276.47, 7,281.23 and 2,885.97 is: 3,982.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,276.47 : 7,281.23 = 2,885.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,276.47/7,281.23 = 2,885.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,276.47x = 7,281.23 × 2,885.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,276.47x = 21,013,411.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,013,411.34/5,276.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,982.48

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