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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,272.30, 7,277.22 and 3,034.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,272.30, 7,277.22 and 3,034.42 is: 4,188.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,272.30 : 7,277.22 = 3,034.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,272.30/7,277.22 = 3,034.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,272.30x = 7,277.22 × 3,034.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,272.30x = 22,082,141.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,082,141.91/5,272.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,188.33

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