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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,277.24, 7,282.98 and 3,039.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,277.24, 7,282.98 and 3,039.36 is: 4,194.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,277.24 : 7,282.98 = 3,039.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,277.24/7,282.98 = 3,039.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,277.24x = 7,282.98 × 3,039.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,277.24x = 22,135,598.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,135,598.09/5,277.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,194.54

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