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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,270.72, 7,273.58 and 2,912.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,270.72, 7,273.58 and 2,912.88 is: 4,019.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,270.72 : 7,273.58 = 2,912.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,270.72/7,273.58 = 2,912.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,270.72x = 7,273.58 × 2,912.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,270.72x = 21,187,065.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,187,065.71/5,270.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,019.77

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