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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,273.03, 7,273.50 and 3,147.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,273.03, 7,273.50 and 3,147.14 is: 4,341.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,273.03 : 7,273.50 = 3,147.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,273.03/7,273.50 = 3,147.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,273.03x = 7,273.50 × 3,147.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,273.03x = 22,890,722.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,890,722.79/5,273.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,341.09

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