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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,274.17, 7,278.13 and 3,036.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,274.17, 7,278.13 and 3,036.13 is: 4,189.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,274.17 : 7,278.13 = 3,036.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,274.17/7,278.13 = 3,036.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,274.17x = 7,278.13 × 3,036.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,274.17x = 22,097,334.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,097,334.44/5,274.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,189.73

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