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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,271.36, 7,274.52 and 2,913.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,271.36, 7,274.52 and 2,913.54 is: 4,020.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,271.36 : 7,274.52 = 2,913.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,271.36/7,274.52 = 2,913.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,271.36x = 7,274.52 × 2,913.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,271.36x = 21,194,605.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,194,605.00/5,271.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,020.71

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