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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,273.92, 7,277.78 and 3,035.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,273.92, 7,277.78 and 3,035.87 is: 4,189.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,273.92 : 7,277.78 = 3,035.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,273.92/7,277.78 = 3,035.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,273.92x = 7,277.78 × 3,035.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,273.92x = 22,094,393.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,094,393.97/5,273.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,189.37

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