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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,270.67, 7,275.06 and 3,034.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,270.67, 7,275.06 and 3,034.13 is: 4,187.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,270.67 : 7,275.06 = 3,034.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,270.67/7,275.06 = 3,034.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,270.67x = 7,275.06 × 3,034.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,270.67x = 22,073,468.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,073,468.70/5,270.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,187.98

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