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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,273.42, 7,905.23 and 2,501.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,273.42, 7,905.23 and 2,501.39 is: 3,749.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,273.42 : 7,905.23 = 2,501.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,273.42/7,905.23 = 2,501.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,273.42x = 7,905.23 × 2,501.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,273.42x = 19,774,030.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,774,030.00/5,273.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,749.76

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