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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,283.11, 7,290.71 and 2,860.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,283.11, 7,290.71 and 2,860.50 is: 3,947.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,283.11 : 7,290.71 = 2,860.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,283.11/7,290.71 = 2,860.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,283.11x = 7,290.71 × 2,860.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,283.11x = 20,855,089.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,855,089.47/5,283.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,947.50

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