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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,273.12, 7,278.30 and 3,035.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,273.12, 7,278.30 and 3,035.27 is: 4,189.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,273.12 : 7,278.30 = 3,035.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,273.12/7,278.30 = 3,035.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,273.12x = 7,278.30 × 3,035.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,273.12x = 22,091,605.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,091,605.64/5,273.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,189.48

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