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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,273.42, 7,277.10 and 3,035.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,273.42, 7,277.10 and 3,035.37 is: 4,188.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,273.42 : 7,277.10 = 3,035.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,273.42/7,277.10 = 3,035.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,273.42x = 7,277.10 × 3,035.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,273.42x = 22,088,691.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,088,691.03/5,273.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,188.69

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