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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,279.97, 7,287.14 and 3,041.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,279.97, 7,287.14 and 3,041.42 is: 4,197.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,279.97 : 7,287.14 = 3,041.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,279.97/7,287.14 = 3,041.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,279.97x = 7,287.14 × 3,041.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,279.97x = 22,163,219.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,163,219.91/5,279.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,197.60

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