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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,270.43, 7,273.89 and 2,912.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,270.43, 7,273.89 and 2,912.52 is: 4,019.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,270.43 : 7,273.89 = 2,912.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,270.43/7,273.89 = 2,912.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,270.43x = 7,273.89 × 2,912.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,270.43x = 21,185,350.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,185,350.10/5,270.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,019.66

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