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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,306.93, 7,951.68 and 3,227.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,306.93, 7,951.68 and 3,227.54 is: 4,836.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,306.93 : 7,951.68 = 3,227.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,306.93/7,951.68 = 3,227.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,306.93x = 7,951.68 × 3,227.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,306.93x = 25,664,357.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,664,357.49/5,306.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,836.01

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