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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,273.09, 7,274.76 and 3,591.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,273.09, 7,274.76 and 3,591.83 is: 4,955.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,273.09 : 7,274.76 = 3,591.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,273.09/7,274.76 = 3,591.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,273.09x = 7,274.76 × 3,591.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,273.09x = 26,129,664.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,129,664.84/5,273.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,955.29

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