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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,273.76, 7,277.76 and 3,035.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,273.76, 7,277.76 and 3,035.52 is: 4,189.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,273.76 : 7,277.76 = 3,035.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,273.76/7,277.76 = 3,035.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,273.76x = 7,277.76 × 3,035.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,273.76x = 22,091,786.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,091,786.04/5,273.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,189.00

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