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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,273.52, 7,278.82 and 3,035.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,273.52, 7,278.82 and 3,035.62 is: 4,189.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,273.52 : 7,278.82 = 3,035.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,273.52/7,278.82 = 3,035.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,273.52x = 7,278.82 × 3,035.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,273.52x = 22,095,731.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,095,731.57/5,273.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,189.94

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