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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,270.23, 7,273.62 and 3,032.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,270.23, 7,273.62 and 3,032.05 is: 4,184.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,270.23 : 7,273.62 = 3,032.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,270.23/7,273.62 = 3,032.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,270.23x = 7,273.62 × 3,032.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,270.23x = 22,053,979.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,053,979.52/5,270.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,184.63

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