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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,270.38, 7,272.89 and 2,912.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,270.38, 7,272.89 and 2,912.47 is: 4,019.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,270.38 : 7,272.89 = 2,912.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,270.38/7,272.89 = 2,912.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,270.38x = 7,272.89 × 2,912.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,270.38x = 21,182,041.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,182,041.19/5,270.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,019.07

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