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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,272.74, 7,276.14 and 3,033.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,272.74, 7,276.14 and 3,033.09 is: 4,185.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,272.74 : 7,276.14 = 3,033.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,272.74/7,276.14 = 3,033.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,272.74x = 7,276.14 × 3,033.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,272.74x = 22,069,187.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,069,187.47/5,272.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,185.53

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