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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,213.73, 7,197.27 and 3,327.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,213.73, 7,197.27 and 3,327.81 is: 4,593.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,213.73 : 7,197.27 = 3,327.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,213.73/7,197.27 = 3,327.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,213.73x = 7,197.27 × 3,327.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,213.73x = 23,951,147.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,951,147.08/5,213.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,593.86

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