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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,277.02, 7,282.51 and 3,039.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,277.02, 7,282.51 and 3,039.39 is: 4,194.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,277.02 : 7,282.51 = 3,039.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,277.02/7,282.51 = 3,039.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,277.02x = 7,282.51 × 3,039.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,277.02x = 22,134,380.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,134,380.47/5,277.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,194.49

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