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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,273.11, 7,278.33 and 3,282.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,273.11, 7,278.33 and 3,282.49 is: 4,530.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,273.11 : 7,278.33 = 3,282.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,273.11/7,278.33 = 3,282.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,273.11x = 7,278.33 × 3,282.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,273.11x = 23,891,045.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,891,045.44/5,273.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,530.73

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