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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,289.62, 7,282.98 and 4,026.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,289.62, 7,282.98 and 4,026.60 is: 5,544.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,289.62 : 7,282.98 = 4,026.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,289.62/7,282.98 = 4,026.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,289.62x = 7,282.98 × 4,026.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,289.62x = 29,325,647.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,325,647.27/5,289.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,544.00

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