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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,268.76, 7,271.72 and 3,172.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,268.76, 7,271.72 and 3,172.88 is: 4,379.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,268.76 : 7,271.72 = 3,172.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,268.76/7,271.72 = 3,172.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,268.76x = 7,271.72 × 3,172.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,268.76x = 23,072,294.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,072,294.95/5,268.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,379.07

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