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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,281.53, 7,288.43 and 3,185.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,281.53, 7,288.43 and 3,185.66 is: 4,396.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,281.53 : 7,288.43 = 3,185.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,281.53/7,288.43 = 3,185.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,281.53x = 7,288.43 × 3,185.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,281.53x = 23,218,459.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,218,459.91/5,281.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,396.16

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