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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,270.48, 7,274.40 and 3,595.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,270.48, 7,274.40 and 3,595.90 is: 4,963.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,270.48 : 7,274.40 = 3,595.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,270.48/7,274.40 = 3,595.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,270.48x = 7,274.40 × 3,595.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,270.48x = 26,158,014.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,158,014.96/5,270.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,963.12

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