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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,280.19, 7,286.66 and 3,185.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,280.19, 7,286.66 and 3,185.53 is: 4,396.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,280.19 : 7,286.66 = 3,185.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,280.19/7,286.66 = 3,185.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,280.19x = 7,286.66 × 3,185.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,280.19x = 23,211,851.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,211,851.83/5,280.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,396.03

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