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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,372.13, 7,414.35 and 3,277.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,372.13, 7,414.35 and 3,277.47 is: 4,523.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,372.13 : 7,414.35 = 3,277.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,372.13/7,414.35 = 3,277.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,372.13x = 7,414.35 × 3,277.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,372.13x = 24,300,309.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,300,309.69/5,372.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,523.40

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