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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,280.63, 7,286.78 and 3,155.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,280.63, 7,286.78 and 3,155.74 is: 4,354.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,280.63 : 7,286.78 = 3,155.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,280.63/7,286.78 = 3,155.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,280.63x = 7,286.78 × 3,155.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,280.63x = 22,995,188.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,995,188.28/5,280.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,354.63

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