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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,270.66, 7,273.66 and 2,912.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,270.66, 7,273.66 and 2,912.95 is: 4,019.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,270.66 : 7,273.66 = 2,912.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,270.66/7,273.66 = 2,912.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,270.66x = 7,273.66 × 2,912.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,270.66x = 21,187,807.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,187,807.90/5,270.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,019.95

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