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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,273.69, 7,274.51 and 3,481.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,273.69, 7,274.51 and 3,481.17 is: 4,801.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,273.69 : 7,274.51 = 3,481.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,273.69/7,274.51 = 3,481.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,273.69x = 7,274.51 × 3,481.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,273.69x = 25,323,833.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,323,833.17/5,273.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,801.92

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