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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,273.70, 7,916.52 and 3,327

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,273.70, 7,916.52 and 3,327 is: 4,994.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,273.70 : 7,916.52 = 3,327 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,273.70/7,916.52 = 3,327/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,273.70x = 7,916.52 × 3,327
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,273.70x = 26,338,262.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,338,262.04/5,273.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,994.27

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