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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,273.88, 7,277.76 and 3,035.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,273.88, 7,277.76 and 3,035.67 is: 4,189.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,273.88 : 7,277.76 = 3,035.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,273.88/7,277.76 = 3,035.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,273.88x = 7,277.76 × 3,035.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,273.88x = 22,092,877.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,092,877.70/5,273.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,189.11

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