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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,272.47, 7,276.34 and 3,034.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,272.47, 7,276.34 and 3,034.30 is: 4,187.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,272.47 : 7,276.34 = 3,034.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,272.47/7,276.34 = 3,034.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,272.47x = 7,276.34 × 3,034.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,272.47x = 22,078,598.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,078,598.46/5,272.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,187.52

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