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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,277.69, 7,282.01 and 3,039.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,277.69, 7,282.01 and 3,039.16 is: 4,193.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,277.69 : 7,282.01 = 3,039.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,277.69/7,282.01 = 3,039.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,277.69x = 7,282.01 × 3,039.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,277.69x = 22,131,182.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,131,182.90/5,277.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,193.34

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