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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,270.77, 7,275.99 and 3,147.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,270.77, 7,275.99 and 3,147.04 is: 4,344.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,270.77 : 7,275.99 = 3,147.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,270.77/7,275.99 = 3,147.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,270.77x = 7,275.99 × 3,147.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,270.77x = 22,897,831.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,897,831.57/5,270.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,344.30

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