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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,273.76, 7,276.76 and 3,035.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,273.76, 7,276.76 and 3,035.73 is: 4,188.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,273.76 : 7,276.76 = 3,035.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,273.76/7,276.76 = 3,035.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,273.76x = 7,276.76 × 3,035.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,273.76x = 22,090,227.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,090,227.07/5,273.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,188.71

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