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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,270.76, 7,273.80 and 2,913.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,270.76, 7,273.80 and 2,913.12 is: 4,020.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,270.76 : 7,273.80 = 2,913.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,270.76/7,273.80 = 2,913.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,270.76x = 7,273.80 × 2,913.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,270.76x = 21,189,452.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,189,452.26/5,270.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,020.19

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