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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,267.79, 7,257.74 and 3,849.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,267.79, 7,257.74 and 3,849.03 is: 5,303.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,267.79 : 7,257.74 = 3,849.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,267.79/7,257.74 = 3,849.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,267.79x = 7,257.74 × 3,849.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,267.79x = 27,935,239.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,935,239.75/5,267.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,303.03

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