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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,276.73, 7,281.96 and 3,039.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,276.73, 7,281.96 and 3,039.01 is: 4,193.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,276.73 : 7,281.96 = 3,039.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,276.73/7,281.96 = 3,039.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,276.73x = 7,281.96 × 3,039.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,276.73x = 22,129,949.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,129,949.26/5,276.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,193.88

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