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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,273.15, 7,909.81 and 2,310.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,273.15, 7,909.81 and 2,310.98 is: 3,466.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,273.15 : 7,909.81 = 2,310.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,273.15/7,909.81 = 2,310.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,273.15x = 7,909.81 × 2,310.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,273.15x = 18,279,367.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,279,367.39/5,273.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,466.50

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