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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,276.59, 7,281.47 and 2,918.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,276.59, 7,281.47 and 2,918.57 is: 4,027.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,276.59 : 7,281.47 = 2,918.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,276.59/7,281.47 = 2,918.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,276.59x = 7,281.47 × 2,918.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,276.59x = 21,251,483.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,251,483.51/5,276.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,027.51

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