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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,270.33, 7,273.04 and 2,912.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,270.33, 7,273.04 and 2,912.48 is: 4,019.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,270.33 : 7,273.04 = 2,912.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,270.33/7,273.04 = 2,912.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,270.33x = 7,273.04 × 2,912.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,270.33x = 21,182,532.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,182,532.61/5,270.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,019.21

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