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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,377, 7,421.88 and 3,280.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,377, 7,421.88 and 3,280.72 is: 4,528.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,377 : 7,421.88 = 3,280.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,377/7,421.88 = 3,280.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,377x = 7,421.88 × 3,280.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,377x = 24,349,110.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,349,110.15/5,377
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,528.38

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