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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,280.09, 7,284.24 and 3,183

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,280.09, 7,284.24 and 3,183 is: 4,391.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,280.09 : 7,284.24 = 3,183 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,280.09/7,284.24 = 3,183/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,280.09x = 7,284.24 × 3,183
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,280.09x = 23,185,735.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,185,735.92/5,280.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,391.16

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