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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,273.09, 7,276.58 and 2,915.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,273.09, 7,276.58 and 2,915.07 is: 4,022.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,273.09 : 7,276.58 = 2,915.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,273.09/7,276.58 = 2,915.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,273.09x = 7,276.58 × 2,915.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,273.09x = 21,211,725.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,211,725.49/5,273.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,022.64

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