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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,270.02, 7,272.48 and 2,912.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,270.02, 7,272.48 and 2,912.11 is: 4,018.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,270.02 : 7,272.48 = 2,912.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,270.02/7,272.48 = 2,912.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,270.02x = 7,272.48 × 2,912.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,270.02x = 21,178,261.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,178,261.73/5,270.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,018.63

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