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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,270.13, 7,272.75 and 2,912.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,270.13, 7,272.75 and 2,912.25 is: 4,018.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,270.13 : 7,272.75 = 2,912.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,270.13/7,272.75 = 2,912.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,270.13x = 7,272.75 × 2,912.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,270.13x = 21,180,104.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,180,104.38/5,270.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,018.90

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