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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,287.68, 7,294.86 and 3,297.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,287.68, 7,294.86 and 3,297.51 is: 4,549.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,287.68 : 7,294.86 = 3,297.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,287.68/7,294.86 = 3,297.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,287.68x = 7,294.86 × 3,297.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,287.68x = 24,054,873.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,054,873.80/5,287.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,549.23

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