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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,270.11, 7,272.38 and 2,912.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,270.11, 7,272.38 and 2,912.06 is: 4,018.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,270.11 : 7,272.38 = 2,912.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,270.11/7,272.38 = 2,912.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,270.11x = 7,272.38 × 2,912.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,270.11x = 21,177,632.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,177,632.36/5,270.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,018.44

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