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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,273.52, 7,277.16 and 2,915.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,273.52, 7,277.16 and 2,915.50 is: 4,023.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,273.52 : 7,277.16 = 2,915.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,273.52/7,277.16 = 2,915.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,273.52x = 7,277.16 × 2,915.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,273.52x = 21,216,559.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,216,559.98/5,273.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,023.23

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