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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,273.94, 7,277.31 and 3,035.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,273.94, 7,277.31 and 3,035.01 is: 4,187.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,273.94 : 7,277.31 = 3,035.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,273.94/7,277.31 = 3,035.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,273.94x = 7,277.31 × 3,035.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,273.94x = 22,086,708.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,086,708.62/5,273.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,187.90

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