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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,273.70, 7,914.39 and 3,890.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,273.70, 7,914.39 and 3,890.76 is: 5,838.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,273.70 : 7,914.39 = 3,890.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,273.70/7,914.39 = 3,890.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,273.70x = 7,914.39 × 3,890.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,273.70x = 30,792,992.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,792,992.04/5,273.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,838.97

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