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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,276.68, 7,282.79 and 3,390.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,276.68, 7,282.79 and 3,390.62 is: 4,679.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,276.68 : 7,282.79 = 3,390.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,276.68/7,282.79 = 3,390.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,276.68x = 7,282.79 × 3,390.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,276.68x = 24,693,120.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,693,120.06/5,276.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,679.67

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