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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,273.51, 7,277.31 and 2,915.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,273.51, 7,277.31 and 2,915.60 is: 4,023.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,273.51 : 7,277.31 = 2,915.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,273.51/7,277.31 = 2,915.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,273.51x = 7,277.31 × 2,915.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,273.51x = 21,217,688.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,217,688.65/5,273.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,023.45

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