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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,272.79, 7,276.59 and 2,915.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,272.79, 7,276.59 and 2,915.09 is: 4,022.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,272.79 : 7,276.59 = 2,915.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,272.79/7,276.59 = 2,915.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,272.79x = 7,276.59 × 2,915.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,272.79x = 21,211,878.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,211,878.36/5,272.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,022.90

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