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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,280.06, 7,279.86 and 3,388.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,280.06, 7,279.86 and 3,388.30 is: 4,671.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,280.06 : 7,279.86 = 3,388.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,280.06/7,279.86 = 3,388.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,280.06x = 7,279.86 × 3,388.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,280.06x = 24,666,349.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,666,349.64/5,280.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,671.60

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