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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,273.47, 7,912.10 and 2,464.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,273.47, 7,912.10 and 2,464.81 is: 3,698.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,273.47 : 7,912.10 = 2,464.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,273.47/7,912.10 = 2,464.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,273.47x = 7,912.10 × 2,464.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,273.47x = 19,501,809.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,501,809.58/5,273.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,698.10

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