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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,280.47, 7,921.89 and 2,160.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,280.47, 7,921.89 and 2,160.06 is: 3,240.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,280.47 : 7,921.89 = 2,160.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,280.47/7,921.89 = 2,160.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,280.47x = 7,921.89 × 2,160.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,280.47x = 17,111,777.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,111,777.63/5,280.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,240.58

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