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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,273.54, 7,277.54 and 2,915.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,273.54, 7,277.54 and 2,915.76 is: 4,023.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,273.54 : 7,277.54 = 2,915.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,273.54/7,277.54 = 2,915.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,273.54x = 7,277.54 × 2,915.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,273.54x = 21,219,560.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,219,560.03/5,273.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,023.78

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