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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,270.72, 7,273.23 and 2,913.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,270.72, 7,273.23 and 2,913.04 is: 4,019.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,270.72 : 7,273.23 = 2,913.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,270.72/7,273.23 = 2,913.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,270.72x = 7,273.23 × 2,913.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,270.72x = 21,187,173.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,187,173.55/5,270.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,019.79

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