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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,269.93, 7,272.43 and 2,912.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,269.93, 7,272.43 and 2,912.02 is: 4,018.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,269.93 : 7,272.43 = 2,912.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,269.93/7,272.43 = 2,912.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,269.93x = 7,272.43 × 2,912.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,269.93x = 21,177,432.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,177,432.53/5,269.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,018.55

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