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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,273.44, 7,277.36 and 3,177.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,273.44, 7,277.36 and 3,177.97 is: 4,385.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,273.44 : 7,277.36 = 3,177.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,273.44/7,277.36 = 3,177.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,273.44x = 7,277.36 × 3,177.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,273.44x = 23,127,197.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,127,197.68/5,273.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,385.60

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