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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,280.35, 7,956.85 and 4,376.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,280.35, 7,956.85 and 4,376.26 is: 6,594.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,280.35 : 7,956.85 = 4,376.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,280.35/7,956.85 = 4,376.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,280.35x = 7,956.85 × 4,376.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,280.35x = 34,821,182.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,821,182.72/5,280.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,594.48

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