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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,268.34, 7,271.86 and 3,277.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,268.34, 7,271.86 and 3,277.90 is: 4,524.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,268.34 : 7,271.86 = 3,277.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,268.34/7,271.86 = 3,277.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,268.34x = 7,271.86 × 3,277.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,268.34x = 23,836,429.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,836,429.89/5,268.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,524.47

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