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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,273.16, 7,277.50 and 3,035.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,273.16, 7,277.50 and 3,035.13 is: 4,188.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,273.16 : 7,277.50 = 3,035.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,273.16/7,277.50 = 3,035.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,273.16x = 7,277.50 × 3,035.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,273.16x = 22,088,143.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,088,143.40/5,273.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,188.79

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