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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,377.76, 7,422.12 and 3,283.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,377.76, 7,422.12 and 3,283.08 is: 4,531.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,377.76 : 7,422.12 = 3,283.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,377.76/7,422.12 = 3,283.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,377.76x = 7,422.12 × 3,283.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,377.76x = 24,367,413.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,367,413.73/5,377.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,531.15

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