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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,273.98, 7,279.50 and 3,036.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,273.98, 7,279.50 and 3,036.10 is: 4,190.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,273.98 : 7,279.50 = 3,036.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,273.98/7,279.50 = 3,036.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,273.98x = 7,279.50 × 3,036.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,273.98x = 22,101,289.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,101,289.95/5,273.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,190.63

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