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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,271.92, 7,275.03 and 3,033.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,271.92, 7,275.03 and 3,033.87 is: 4,186.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,271.92 : 7,275.03 = 3,033.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,271.92/7,275.03 = 3,033.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,271.92x = 7,275.03 × 3,033.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,271.92x = 22,071,497.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,071,497.53/5,271.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,186.62

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