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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,282.64, 7,290.96 and 4,726.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,282.64, 7,290.96 and 4,726.08 is: 6,522.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,282.64 : 7,290.96 = 4,726.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,282.64/7,290.96 = 4,726.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,282.64x = 7,290.96 × 4,726.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,282.64x = 34,457,660.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,457,660.24/5,282.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,522.81

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