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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,271.23, 7,273.33 and 3,033.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,271.23, 7,273.33 and 3,033.20 is: 4,185.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,271.23 : 7,273.33 = 3,033.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,271.23/7,273.33 = 3,033.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,271.23x = 7,273.33 × 3,033.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,271.23x = 22,061,475.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,061,475.16/5,271.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,185.26

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