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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,273.32, 7,277.22 and 2,915.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,273.32, 7,277.22 and 2,915.53 is: 4,023.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,273.32 : 7,277.22 = 2,915.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,273.32/7,277.22 = 2,915.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,273.32x = 7,277.22 × 2,915.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,273.32x = 21,216,953.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,216,953.23/5,273.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,023.45

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