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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,271.74, 7,275.37 and 2,913.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,271.74, 7,275.37 and 2,913.83 is: 4,021.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,271.74 : 7,275.37 = 2,913.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,271.74/7,275.37 = 2,913.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,271.74x = 7,275.37 × 2,913.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,271.74x = 21,199,154.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,199,154.99/5,271.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,021.29

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