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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,273.33, 7,277.67 and 2,915.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,273.33, 7,277.67 and 2,915.91 is: 4,024.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,273.33 : 7,277.67 = 2,915.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,273.33/7,277.67 = 2,915.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,273.33x = 7,277.67 × 2,915.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,273.33x = 21,221,030.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,221,030.73/5,273.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,024.22

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