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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,278.11, 7,283.77 and 3,040.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,278.11, 7,283.77 and 3,040.41 is: 4,195.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,278.11 : 7,283.77 = 3,040.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,278.11/7,283.77 = 3,040.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,278.11x = 7,283.77 × 3,040.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,278.11x = 22,145,647.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,145,647.15/5,278.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,195.75

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