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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,275.89, 7,273.96 and 3,384.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,275.89, 7,273.96 and 3,384.03 is: 4,665.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,275.89 : 7,273.96 = 3,384.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,275.89/7,273.96 = 3,384.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,275.89x = 7,273.96 × 3,384.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,275.89x = 24,615,298.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,615,298.86/5,275.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,665.62

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