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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,271.38, 7,277.42 and 3,595.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,271.38, 7,277.42 and 3,595.24 is: 4,963.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,271.38 : 7,277.42 = 3,595.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,271.38/7,277.42 = 3,595.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,271.38x = 7,277.42 × 3,595.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,271.38x = 26,164,038.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,164,038.52/5,271.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,963.41

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