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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,272.67, 7,276.06 and 3,034.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,272.67, 7,276.06 and 3,034.62 is: 4,187.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,272.67 : 7,276.06 = 3,034.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,272.67/7,276.06 = 3,034.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,272.67x = 7,276.06 × 3,034.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,272.67x = 22,080,069.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,080,069.61/5,272.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,187.64

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