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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,271.33, 7,273.89 and 2,913.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,271.33, 7,273.89 and 2,913.15 is: 4,019.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,271.33 : 7,273.89 = 2,913.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,271.33/7,273.89 = 2,913.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,271.33x = 7,273.89 × 2,913.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,271.33x = 21,189,932.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,189,932.65/5,271.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,019.85

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