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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,273.51, 7,276.69 and 3,034.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,273.51, 7,276.69 and 3,034.53 is: 4,187.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,273.51 : 7,276.69 = 3,034.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,273.51/7,276.69 = 3,034.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,273.51x = 7,276.69 × 3,034.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,273.51x = 22,081,334.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,081,334.11/5,273.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,187.22

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