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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,280.96, 7,284.92 and 3,937.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,280.96, 7,284.92 and 3,937.98 is: 5,432.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,280.96 : 7,284.92 = 3,937.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,280.96/7,284.92 = 3,937.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,280.96x = 7,284.92 × 3,937.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,280.96x = 28,687,869.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,687,869.26/5,280.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,432.32

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