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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,270.16, 7,274.37 and 3,033.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,270.16, 7,274.37 and 3,033.62 is: 4,187.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,270.16 : 7,274.37 = 3,033.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,270.16/7,274.37 = 3,033.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,270.16x = 7,274.37 × 3,033.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,270.16x = 22,067,674.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,067,674.32/5,270.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,187.29

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