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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,294.70, 7,304.73 and 3,170.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,294.70, 7,304.73 and 3,170.27 is: 4,373.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,294.70 : 7,304.73 = 3,170.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,294.70/7,304.73 = 3,170.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,294.70x = 7,304.73 × 3,170.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,294.70x = 23,157,929.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,157,929.85/5,294.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,373.80

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