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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,273.94, 7,277.80 and 3,034.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,273.94, 7,277.80 and 3,034.28 is: 4,187.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,273.94 : 7,277.80 = 3,034.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,273.94/7,277.80 = 3,034.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,273.94x = 7,277.80 × 3,034.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,273.94x = 22,082,882.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,082,882.98/5,273.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,187.17

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