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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,272.52, 7,273.19 and 3,381.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,272.52, 7,273.19 and 3,381.99 is: 4,665.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,272.52 : 7,273.19 = 3,381.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,272.52/7,273.19 = 3,381.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,272.52x = 7,273.19 × 3,381.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,272.52x = 24,597,898.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,597,898.40/5,272.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,665.31

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