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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,271.12, 7,275.54 and 3,033.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,271.12, 7,275.54 and 3,033.27 is: 4,186.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,271.12 : 7,275.54 = 3,033.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,271.12/7,275.54 = 3,033.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,271.12x = 7,275.54 × 3,033.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,271.12x = 22,068,677.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,068,677.22/5,271.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,186.72

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