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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,277.83, 7,316.70 and 4,996.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,277.83, 7,316.70 and 4,996.94 is: 6,927.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,277.83 : 7,316.70 = 4,996.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,277.83/7,316.70 = 4,996.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,277.83x = 7,316.70 × 4,996.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,277.83x = 36,561,074.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,561,074.31/5,277.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,927.30

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