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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,281.63, 7,288.16 and 3,156.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,281.63, 7,288.16 and 3,156.74 is: 4,356.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,281.63 : 7,288.16 = 3,156.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,281.63/7,288.16 = 3,156.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,281.63x = 7,288.16 × 3,156.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,281.63x = 23,006,826.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,006,826.20/5,281.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,356.01

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