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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,278.62, 7,281.45 and 3,415.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,278.62, 7,281.45 and 3,415.62 is: 4,711.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,278.62 : 7,281.45 = 3,415.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,278.62/7,281.45 = 3,415.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,278.62x = 7,281.45 × 3,415.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,278.62x = 24,870,666.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,870,666.25/5,278.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,711.58

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