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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,270.76, 7,273.26 and 3,032.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,270.76, 7,273.26 and 3,032.55 is: 4,184.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,270.76 : 7,273.26 = 3,032.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,270.76/7,273.26 = 3,032.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,270.76x = 7,273.26 × 3,032.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,270.76x = 22,056,524.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,056,524.61/5,270.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,184.70

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