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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,371.91, 7,413.22 and 3,276.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,371.91, 7,413.22 and 3,276.03 is: 4,520.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,371.91 : 7,413.22 = 3,276.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,371.91/7,413.22 = 3,276.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,371.91x = 7,413.22 × 3,276.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,371.91x = 24,285,931.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,285,931.12/5,371.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,520.91

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