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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,271.37, 7,272.25 and 3,382.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,271.37, 7,272.25 and 3,382.36 is: 4,666.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,271.37 : 7,272.25 = 3,382.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,271.37/7,272.25 = 3,382.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,271.37x = 7,272.25 × 3,382.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,271.37x = 24,597,340.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,597,340.87/5,271.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,666.22

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