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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,273.04, 7,276.94 and 2,915.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,273.04, 7,276.94 and 2,915.32 is: 4,023.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,273.04 : 7,276.94 = 2,915.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,273.04/7,276.94 = 2,915.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,273.04x = 7,276.94 × 2,915.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,273.04x = 21,214,608.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,214,608.72/5,273.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,023.22

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