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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,274.26, 7,908.91 and 3,083.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,274.26, 7,908.91 and 3,083.66 is: 4,624.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,274.26 : 7,908.91 = 3,083.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,274.26/7,908.91 = 3,083.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,274.26x = 7,908.91 × 3,083.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,274.26x = 24,388,389.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,388,389.41/5,274.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,624.04

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