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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,369.88, 7,411.32 and 3,273.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,369.88, 7,411.32 and 3,273.87 is: 4,518.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,369.88 : 7,411.32 = 3,273.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,369.88/7,411.32 = 3,273.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,369.88x = 7,411.32 × 3,273.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,369.88x = 24,263,698.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,263,698.21/5,369.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,518.48

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