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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,803.63, 5,246.11 and 3,273.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,803.63, 5,246.11 and 3,273.39 is: 4,514.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,803.63 : 5,246.11 = 3,273.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,803.63/5,246.11 = 3,273.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,803.63x = 5,246.11 × 3,273.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,803.63x = 17,172,547.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,172,547.65/3,803.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,514.78

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