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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,271.94, 7,275.28 and 3,176.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,271.94, 7,275.28 and 3,176.47 is: 4,383.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,271.94 : 7,275.28 = 3,176.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,271.94/7,275.28 = 3,176.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,271.94x = 7,275.28 × 3,176.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,271.94x = 23,109,692.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,109,692.78/5,271.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,383.53

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