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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,270.47, 7,272.88 and 2,912.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,270.47, 7,272.88 and 2,912.79 is: 4,019.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,270.47 : 7,272.88 = 2,912.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,270.47/7,272.88 = 2,912.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,270.47x = 7,272.88 × 2,912.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,270.47x = 21,184,372.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,184,372.14/5,270.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,019.45

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