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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,272.89, 7,276.04 and 3,034.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,272.89, 7,276.04 and 3,034.32 is: 4,187.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,272.89 : 7,276.04 = 3,034.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,272.89/7,276.04 = 3,034.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,272.89x = 7,276.04 × 3,034.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,272.89x = 22,077,833.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,077,833.69/5,272.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,187.05

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