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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,271.30, 7,275.84 and 3,033.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,271.30, 7,275.84 and 3,033.42 is: 4,186.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,271.30 : 7,275.84 = 3,033.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,271.30/7,275.84 = 3,033.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,271.30x = 7,275.84 × 3,033.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,271.30x = 22,070,678.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,070,678.57/5,271.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,186.95

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