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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,280.54, 7,280.52 and 3,863.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,280.54, 7,280.52 and 3,863.09 is: 5,326.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,280.54 : 7,280.52 = 3,863.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,280.54/7,280.52 = 3,863.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,280.54x = 7,280.52 × 3,863.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,280.54x = 28,125,267.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,125,267.60/5,280.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,326.21

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