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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,280.52, 7,287.06 and 3,184.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,280.52, 7,287.06 and 3,184.84 is: 4,395.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,280.52 : 7,287.06 = 3,184.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,280.52/7,287.06 = 3,184.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,280.52x = 7,287.06 × 3,184.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,280.52x = 23,208,120.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,208,120.17/5,280.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,395.04

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