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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,287.91, 7,296.35 and 3,398.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,287.91, 7,296.35 and 3,398.85 is: 4,689.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,287.91 : 7,296.35 = 3,398.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,287.91/7,296.35 = 3,398.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,287.91x = 7,296.35 × 3,398.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,287.91x = 24,799,182.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,799,182.20/5,287.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,689.79

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