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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,279.99, 7,286.13 and 3,011.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,279.99, 7,286.13 and 3,011.42 is: 4,155.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,279.99 : 7,286.13 = 3,011.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,279.99/7,286.13 = 3,011.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,279.99x = 7,286.13 × 3,011.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,279.99x = 21,941,615.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,941,615.82/5,279.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,155.61

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