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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,273.94, 7,276.84 and 3,035.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,273.94, 7,276.84 and 3,035.41 is: 4,188.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,273.94 : 7,276.84 = 3,035.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,273.94/7,276.84 = 3,035.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,273.94x = 7,276.84 × 3,035.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,273.94x = 22,088,167.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,088,167.12/5,273.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,188.17

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