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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,282.62, 7,286.82 and 3,393.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,282.62, 7,286.82 and 3,393.56 is: 4,681.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,282.62 : 7,286.82 = 3,393.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,282.62/7,286.82 = 3,393.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,282.62x = 7,286.82 × 3,393.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,282.62x = 24,728,260.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,728,260.88/5,282.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,681.06

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