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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,273.41, 7,917.90 and 3,529.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,273.41, 7,917.90 and 3,529.30 is: 5,299.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,273.41 : 7,917.90 = 3,529.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,273.41/7,917.90 = 3,529.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,273.41x = 7,917.90 × 3,529.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,273.41x = 27,944,644.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,944,644.47/5,273.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,299.16

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