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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,282.63, 7,290.13 and 3,044.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,282.63, 7,290.13 and 3,044.13 is: 4,200.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,282.63 : 7,290.13 = 3,044.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,282.63/7,290.13 = 3,044.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,282.63x = 7,290.13 × 3,044.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,282.63x = 22,192,103.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,192,103.44/5,282.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,200.96

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