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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,273.57, 7,276.98 and 3,035.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,273.57, 7,276.98 and 3,035.01 is: 4,188.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,273.57 : 7,276.98 = 3,035.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,273.57/7,276.98 = 3,035.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,273.57x = 7,276.98 × 3,035.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,273.57x = 22,085,745.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,085,745.74/5,273.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,188.00

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