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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,270.58, 7,273.34 and 2,912.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,270.58, 7,273.34 and 2,912.66 is: 4,019.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,270.58 : 7,273.34 = 2,912.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,270.58/7,273.34 = 2,912.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,270.58x = 7,273.34 × 2,912.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,270.58x = 21,184,766.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,184,766.48/5,270.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,019.44

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