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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,272.38, 7,275.69 and 3,034.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,272.38, 7,275.69 and 3,034.17 is: 4,187.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,272.38 : 7,275.69 = 3,034.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,272.38/7,275.69 = 3,034.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,272.38x = 7,275.69 × 3,034.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,272.38x = 22,075,680.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,075,680.33/5,272.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,187.04

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