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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,273.71, 7,278.60 and 3,035.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,273.71, 7,278.60 and 3,035.16 is: 4,189.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,273.71 : 7,278.60 = 3,035.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,273.71/7,278.60 = 3,035.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,273.71x = 7,278.60 × 3,035.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,273.71x = 22,091,695.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,091,695.38/5,273.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,189.03

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