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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,272.73, 7,270.44 and 3,595.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,272.73, 7,270.44 and 3,595.12 is: 4,957.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,272.73 : 7,270.44 = 3,595.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,272.73/7,270.44 = 3,595.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,272.73x = 7,270.44 × 3,595.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,272.73x = 26,138,104.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,138,104.25/5,272.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,957.22

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