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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,280.03, 7,922.25 and 2,316.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,280.03, 7,922.25 and 2,316.94 is: 3,476.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,280.03 : 7,922.25 = 2,316.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,280.03/7,922.25 = 2,316.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,280.03x = 7,922.25 × 2,316.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,280.03x = 18,355,366.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,355,366.33/5,280.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,476.38

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