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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,267.70, 7,270.20 and 4,711.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,267.70, 7,270.20 and 4,711.14 is: 6,502.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,267.70 : 7,270.20 = 4,711.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,267.70/7,270.20 = 4,711.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,267.70x = 7,270.20 × 4,711.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,267.70x = 34,250,930.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,250,930.03/5,267.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,502.07

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