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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,271.47, 7,274.96 and 3,033.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,271.47, 7,274.96 and 3,033.30 is: 4,186.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,271.47 : 7,274.96 = 3,033.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,271.47/7,274.96 = 3,033.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,271.47x = 7,274.96 × 3,033.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,271.47x = 22,067,136.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,067,136.17/5,271.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,186.14

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