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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,285.27, 7,293.65 and 3,047.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,285.27, 7,293.65 and 3,047.13 is: 4,205.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,285.27 : 7,293.65 = 3,047.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,285.27/7,293.65 = 3,047.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,285.27x = 7,293.65 × 3,047.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,285.27x = 22,224,692.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,224,692.11/5,285.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,205.03

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