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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,274.89, 7,272.59 and 3,383.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,274.89, 7,272.59 and 3,383.03 is: 4,664.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,274.89 : 7,272.59 = 3,383.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,274.89/7,272.59 = 3,383.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,274.89x = 7,272.59 × 3,383.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,274.89x = 24,603,391.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,603,391.41/5,274.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,664.25

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