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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,269.91, 7,257.76 and 4,377.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,269.91, 7,257.76 and 4,377.57 is: 6,028.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,269.91 : 7,257.76 = 4,377.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,269.91/7,257.76 = 4,377.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,269.91x = 7,257.76 × 4,377.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,269.91x = 31,771,368.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,771,368.72/5,269.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,028.82

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