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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,283.41, 7,291.09 and 3,045.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,283.41, 7,291.09 and 3,045.27 is: 4,202.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,283.41 : 7,291.09 = 3,045.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,283.41/7,291.09 = 3,045.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,283.41x = 7,291.09 × 3,045.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,283.41x = 22,203,285.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,203,285.96/5,283.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,202.46

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