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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,273.60, 7,277.38 and 2,883.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,273.60, 7,277.38 and 2,883.62 is: 3,979.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,273.60 : 7,277.38 = 2,883.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,273.60/7,277.38 = 2,883.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,273.60x = 7,277.38 × 2,883.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,273.60x = 20,985,209.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,985,209.50/5,273.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,979.30

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