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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,280.51, 7,919.55 and 3,647.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,280.51, 7,919.55 and 3,647.55 is: 5,470.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,280.51 : 7,919.55 = 3,647.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,280.51/7,919.55 = 3,647.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,280.51x = 7,919.55 × 3,647.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,280.51x = 28,886,954.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,886,954.60/5,280.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,470.49

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