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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,280.30, 7,292.94 and 3,508.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,280.30, 7,292.94 and 3,508.83 is: 4,846.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,280.30 : 7,292.94 = 3,508.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,280.30/7,292.94 = 3,508.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,280.30x = 7,292.94 × 3,508.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,280.30x = 25,589,686.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,589,686.66/5,280.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,846.26

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