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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,270.08, 7,272.75 and 2,912.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,270.08, 7,272.75 and 2,912.17 is: 4,018.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,270.08 : 7,272.75 = 2,912.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,270.08/7,272.75 = 2,912.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,270.08x = 7,272.75 × 2,912.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,270.08x = 21,179,484.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,179,484.37/5,270.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,018.82

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