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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,270.28, 7,273.08 and 2,912.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,270.28, 7,273.08 and 2,912.28 is: 4,019.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,270.28 : 7,273.08 = 2,912.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,270.28/7,273.08 = 2,912.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,270.28x = 7,273.08 × 2,912.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,270.28x = 21,181,245.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,181,245.42/5,270.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,019.00

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