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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,281.60, 7,269.60 and 4,979.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,281.60, 7,269.60 and 4,979.20 is: 6,853.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,281.60 : 7,269.60 = 4,979.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,281.60/7,269.60 = 4,979.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,281.60x = 7,269.60 × 4,979.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,281.60x = 36,196,792.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,196,792.32/5,281.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,853.38

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