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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,273.04, 7,276.76 and 3,035.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,273.04, 7,276.76 and 3,035.35 is: 4,188.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,273.04 : 7,276.76 = 3,035.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,273.04/7,276.76 = 3,035.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,273.04x = 7,276.76 × 3,035.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,273.04x = 22,087,513.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,087,513.47/5,273.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,188.76

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