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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,272.39, 7,275.35 and 3,033.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,272.39, 7,275.35 and 3,033.83 is: 4,186.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,272.39 : 7,275.35 = 3,033.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,272.39/7,275.35 = 3,033.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,272.39x = 7,275.35 × 3,033.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,272.39x = 22,072,138.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,072,138.71/5,272.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,186.37

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