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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,273.89, 7,277.42 and 3,035.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,273.89, 7,277.42 and 3,035.32 is: 4,188.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,273.89 : 7,277.42 = 3,035.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,273.89/7,277.42 = 3,035.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,273.89x = 7,277.42 × 3,035.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,273.89x = 22,089,298.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,089,298.47/5,273.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,188.43

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