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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,221.02, 7,826.26 and 3,274.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,221.02, 7,826.26 and 3,274.59 is: 4,908.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,221.02 : 7,826.26 = 3,274.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,221.02/7,826.26 = 3,274.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,221.02x = 7,826.26 × 3,274.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,221.02x = 25,627,792.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,627,792.73/5,221.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,908.58

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