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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,283.76, 7,284.97 and 3,392.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,283.76, 7,284.97 and 3,392.01 is: 4,676.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,283.76 : 7,284.97 = 3,392.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,283.76/7,284.97 = 3,392.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,283.76x = 7,284.97 × 3,392.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,283.76x = 24,710,654.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,710,654.66/5,283.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,676.72

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