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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,273.61, 7,277.60 and 3,035.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,273.61, 7,277.60 and 3,035.45 is: 4,188.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,273.61 : 7,277.60 = 3,035.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,273.61/7,277.60 = 3,035.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,273.61x = 7,277.60 × 3,035.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,273.61x = 22,090,750.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,090,750.74/5,273.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,188.92

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