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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,287.21, 7,296.25 and 3,049.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,287.21, 7,296.25 and 3,049.18 is: 4,207.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,287.21 : 7,296.25 = 3,049.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,287.21/7,296.25 = 3,049.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,287.21x = 7,296.25 × 3,049.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,287.21x = 22,247,579.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,247,579.58/5,287.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,207.81

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