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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,283.27, 7,291.81 and 3,046.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,283.27, 7,291.81 and 3,046.46 is: 4,204.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,283.27 : 7,291.81 = 3,046.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,283.27/7,291.81 = 3,046.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,283.27x = 7,291.81 × 3,046.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,283.27x = 22,214,174.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,214,174.84/5,283.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,204.63

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