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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,283.82, 7,924.11 and 4,241.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,283.82, 7,924.11 and 4,241.35 is: 6,360.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,283.82 : 7,924.11 = 4,241.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,283.82/7,924.11 = 4,241.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,283.82x = 7,924.11 × 4,241.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,283.82x = 33,608,923.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,608,923.95/5,283.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,360.72

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