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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,272.43, 7,275.24 and 3,034.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,272.43, 7,275.24 and 3,034.13 is: 4,186.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,272.43 : 7,275.24 = 3,034.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,272.43/7,275.24 = 3,034.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,272.43x = 7,275.24 × 3,034.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,272.43x = 22,073,987.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,073,987.57/5,272.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,186.69

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