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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,395.91, 7,447.09 and 3,272.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,395.91, 7,447.09 and 3,272.27 is: 4,516.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,395.91 : 7,447.09 = 3,272.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,395.91/7,447.09 = 3,272.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,395.91x = 7,447.09 × 3,272.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,395.91x = 24,368,889.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,368,889.19/5,395.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,516.18

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