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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,277.49, 7,283.01 and 3,039.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,277.49, 7,283.01 and 3,039.76 is: 4,194.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,277.49 : 7,283.01 = 3,039.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,277.49/7,283.01 = 3,039.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,277.49x = 7,283.01 × 3,039.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,277.49x = 22,138,587.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,138,587.28/5,277.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,194.91

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