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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,270.62, 7,273.38 and 2,912.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,270.62, 7,273.38 and 2,912.71 is: 4,019.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,270.62 : 7,273.38 = 2,912.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,270.62/7,273.38 = 2,912.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,270.62x = 7,273.38 × 2,912.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,270.62x = 21,185,246.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,185,246.66/5,270.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,019.50

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