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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,273.44, 7,277.28 and 2,915.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,273.44, 7,277.28 and 2,915.76 is: 4,023.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,273.44 : 7,277.28 = 2,915.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,273.44/7,277.28 = 2,915.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,273.44x = 7,277.28 × 2,915.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,273.44x = 21,218,801.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,218,801.93/5,273.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,023.71

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