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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,273.74, 7,908.18 and 3,083.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,273.74, 7,908.18 and 3,083.14 is: 4,623.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,273.74 : 7,908.18 = 3,083.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,273.74/7,908.18 = 3,083.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,273.74x = 7,908.18 × 3,083.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,273.74x = 24,382,026.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,382,026.09/5,273.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,623.29

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