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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,270.82, 7,273.77 and 2,913.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,270.82, 7,273.77 and 2,913.03 is: 4,020.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,270.82 : 7,273.77 = 2,913.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,270.82/7,273.77 = 2,913.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,270.82x = 7,273.77 × 2,913.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,270.82x = 21,188,710.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,188,710.22/5,270.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,020.00

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