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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,276.96, 7,281.68 and 3,038.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,276.96, 7,281.68 and 3,038.08 is: 4,192.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,276.96 : 7,281.68 = 3,038.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,276.96/7,281.68 = 3,038.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,276.96x = 7,281.68 × 3,038.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,276.96x = 22,122,326.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,122,326.37/5,276.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,192.25

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