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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,371.92, 7,413.72 and 3,277.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,371.92, 7,413.72 and 3,277.20 is: 4,522.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,371.92 : 7,413.72 = 3,277.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,371.92/7,413.72 = 3,277.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,371.92x = 7,413.72 × 3,277.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,371.92x = 24,296,243.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,296,243.18/5,371.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,522.82

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