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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,270.47, 7,273.58 and 3,032.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,270.47, 7,273.58 and 3,032.30 is: 4,184.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,270.47 : 7,273.58 = 3,032.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,270.47/7,273.58 = 3,032.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,270.47x = 7,273.58 × 3,032.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,270.47x = 22,055,676.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,055,676.63/5,270.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,184.76

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