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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,273.87, 7,276.95 and 3,035.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,273.87, 7,276.95 and 3,035.84 is: 4,188.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,273.87 : 7,276.95 = 3,035.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,273.87/7,276.95 = 3,035.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,273.87x = 7,276.95 × 3,035.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,273.87x = 22,091,619.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,091,619.50/5,273.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,188.89

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