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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,272, 7,274.73 and 2,913.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,272, 7,274.73 and 2,913.82 is: 4,020.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,272 : 7,274.73 = 2,913.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,272/7,274.73 = 2,913.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,272x = 7,274.73 × 2,913.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,272x = 21,197,253.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,197,253.77/5,272
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,020.72

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