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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,280.28, 7,286.96 and 3,042.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,280.28, 7,286.96 and 3,042.72 is: 4,199.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,280.28 : 7,286.96 = 3,042.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,280.28/7,286.96 = 3,042.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,280.28x = 7,286.96 × 3,042.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,280.28x = 22,172,178.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,172,178.93/5,280.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,199.05

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