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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,273.39, 7,277.59 and 3,035.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,273.39, 7,277.59 and 3,035.21 is: 4,188.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,273.39 : 7,277.59 = 3,035.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,273.39/7,277.59 = 3,035.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,273.39x = 7,277.59 × 3,035.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,273.39x = 22,089,013.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,089,013.94/5,273.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,188.77

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