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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,271.87, 7,274.91 and 2,913.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,271.87, 7,274.91 and 2,913.56 is: 4,020.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,271.87 : 7,274.91 = 2,913.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,271.87/7,274.91 = 2,913.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,271.87x = 7,274.91 × 2,913.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,271.87x = 21,195,850.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,195,850.41/5,271.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,020.56

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