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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,271.51, 7,276.05 and 3,033.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,271.51, 7,276.05 and 3,033.63 is: 4,187.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,271.51 : 7,276.05 = 3,033.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,271.51/7,276.05 = 3,033.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,271.51x = 7,276.05 × 3,033.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,271.51x = 22,072,843.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,072,843.56/5,271.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,187.20

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