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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,269.95, 7,273.01 and 2,912.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,269.95, 7,273.01 and 2,912.56 is: 4,019.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,269.95 : 7,273.01 = 2,912.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,269.95/7,273.01 = 2,912.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,269.95x = 7,273.01 × 2,912.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,269.95x = 21,183,067.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,183,067.10/5,269.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,019.60

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