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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,273.47, 7,907.91 and 2,807.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,273.47, 7,907.91 and 2,807.74 is: 4,210.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,273.47 : 7,907.91 = 2,807.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,273.47/7,907.91 = 2,807.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,273.47x = 7,907.91 × 2,807.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,273.47x = 22,203,355.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,203,355.22/5,273.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,210.39

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