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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,283, 7,290.54 and 3,187.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,283, 7,290.54 and 3,187.32 is: 4,398.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,283 : 7,290.54 = 3,187.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,283/7,290.54 = 3,187.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,283x = 7,290.54 × 3,187.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,283x = 23,237,283.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,237,283.95/5,283
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,398.50

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