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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,273.40, 7,278.61 and 3,785.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,273.40, 7,278.61 and 3,785.79 is: 5,225.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,273.40 : 7,278.61 = 3,785.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,273.40/7,278.61 = 3,785.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,273.40x = 7,278.61 × 3,785.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,273.40x = 27,555,272.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,555,272.94/5,273.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,225.33

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