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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,272.02, 7,275.54 and 3,034.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,272.02, 7,275.54 and 3,034.62 is: 4,187.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,272.02 : 7,275.54 = 3,034.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,272.02/7,275.54 = 3,034.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,272.02x = 7,275.54 × 3,034.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,272.02x = 22,078,499.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,078,499.19/5,272.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,187.86

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