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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,273.01, 7,276.91 and 2,915.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,273.01, 7,276.91 and 2,915.37 is: 4,023.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,273.01 : 7,276.91 = 2,915.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,273.01/7,276.91 = 2,915.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,273.01x = 7,276.91 × 2,915.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,273.01x = 21,214,870.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,214,870.53/5,273.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,023.29

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