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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,271.35, 7,274.25 and 3,033.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,271.35, 7,274.25 and 3,033.31 is: 4,185.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,271.35 : 7,274.25 = 3,033.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,271.35/7,274.25 = 3,033.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,271.35x = 7,274.25 × 3,033.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,271.35x = 22,065,056.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,065,056.91/5,271.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,185.84

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