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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,269.51, 7,273.29 and 3,031.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,269.51, 7,273.29 and 3,031.62 is: 4,184.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,269.51 : 7,273.29 = 3,031.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,269.51/7,273.29 = 3,031.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,269.51x = 7,273.29 × 3,031.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,269.51x = 22,049,851.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,049,851.43/5,269.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,184.42

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