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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,276.82, 7,315.31 and 4,995.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,276.82, 7,315.31 and 4,995.93 is: 6,925.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,276.82 : 7,315.31 = 4,995.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,276.82/7,315.31 = 4,995.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,276.82x = 7,315.31 × 4,995.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,276.82x = 36,546,776.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,546,776.69/5,276.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,925.91

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