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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,282.40, 7,295.69 and 3,600.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,282.40, 7,295.69 and 3,600.92 is: 4,973.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,282.40 : 7,295.69 = 3,600.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,282.40/7,295.69 = 3,600.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,282.40x = 7,295.69 × 3,600.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,282.40x = 26,271,141.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,271,141.55/5,282.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,973.33

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