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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,270.38, 7,273.12 and 2,912.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,270.38, 7,273.12 and 2,912.67 is: 4,019.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,270.38 : 7,273.12 = 2,912.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,270.38/7,273.12 = 2,912.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,270.38x = 7,273.12 × 2,912.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,270.38x = 21,184,198.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,184,198.43/5,270.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,019.48

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