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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,270.60, 7,273.38 and 2,912.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,270.60, 7,273.38 and 2,912.78 is: 4,019.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,270.60 : 7,273.38 = 2,912.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,270.60/7,273.38 = 2,912.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,270.60x = 7,273.38 × 2,912.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,270.60x = 21,185,755.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,185,755.80/5,270.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,019.61

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