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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,280.69, 7,280.72 and 3,388.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,280.69, 7,280.72 and 3,388.93 is: 4,672.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,280.69 : 7,280.72 = 3,388.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,280.69/7,280.72 = 3,388.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,280.69x = 7,280.72 × 3,388.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,280.69x = 24,673,850.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,673,850.43/5,280.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,672.47

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