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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,276.88, 7,282.68 and 3,180.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,276.88, 7,282.68 and 3,180.96 is: 4,390.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,276.88 : 7,282.68 = 3,180.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,276.88/7,282.68 = 3,180.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,276.88x = 7,282.68 × 3,180.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,276.88x = 23,165,913.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,165,913.77/5,276.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,390.08

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