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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,269.97, 7,273.58 and 3,383.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,269.97, 7,273.58 and 3,383.93 is: 4,670.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,269.97 : 7,273.58 = 3,383.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,269.97/7,273.58 = 3,383.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,269.97x = 7,273.58 × 3,383.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,269.97x = 24,613,286.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,613,286.83/5,269.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,670.48

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