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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,273.26, 7,915.65 and 2,155.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,273.26, 7,915.65 and 2,155.48 is: 3,235.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,273.26 : 7,915.65 = 2,155.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,273.26/7,915.65 = 2,155.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,273.26x = 7,915.65 × 2,155.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,273.26x = 17,062,025.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,062,025.26/5,273.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,235.57

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