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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,269.82, 7,273.08 and 3,031.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,269.82, 7,273.08 and 3,031.65 is: 4,184.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,269.82 : 7,273.08 = 3,031.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,269.82/7,273.08 = 3,031.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,269.82x = 7,273.08 × 3,031.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,269.82x = 22,049,417.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,049,417.82/5,269.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,184.10

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