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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,294.97, 7,306.50 and 3,277.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,294.97, 7,306.50 and 3,277.77 is: 4,522.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,294.97 : 7,306.50 = 3,277.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,294.97/7,306.50 = 3,277.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,294.97x = 7,306.50 × 3,277.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,294.97x = 23,949,011.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,949,011.40/5,294.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,522.97

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