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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,273.36, 7,276.68 and 2,915.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,273.36, 7,276.68 and 2,915.12 is: 4,022.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,273.36 : 7,276.68 = 2,915.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,273.36/7,276.68 = 2,915.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,273.36x = 7,276.68 × 2,915.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,273.36x = 21,212,395.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,212,395.40/5,273.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,022.56

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