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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,273.41, 7,924.49 and 2,809.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,273.41, 7,924.49 and 2,809.99 is: 4,222.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,273.41 : 7,924.49 = 2,809.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,273.41/7,924.49 = 2,809.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,273.41x = 7,924.49 × 2,809.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,273.41x = 22,267,723.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,267,723.61/5,273.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,222.64

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