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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,271.64, 7,274.12 and 3,003.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,271.64, 7,274.12 and 3,003.04 is: 4,143.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,271.64 : 7,274.12 = 3,003.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,271.64/7,274.12 = 3,003.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,271.64x = 7,274.12 × 3,003.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,271.64x = 21,844,473.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,844,473.32/5,271.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,143.77

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