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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,277.28, 7,282.82 and 3,039.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,277.28, 7,282.82 and 3,039.72 is: 4,194.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,277.28 : 7,282.82 = 3,039.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,277.28/7,282.82 = 3,039.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,277.28x = 7,282.82 × 3,039.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,277.28x = 22,137,733.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,137,733.61/5,277.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,194.91

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