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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,273.62, 7,277.32 and 2,915.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,273.62, 7,277.32 and 2,915.31 is: 4,022.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,273.62 : 7,277.32 = 2,915.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,273.62/7,277.32 = 2,915.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,273.62x = 7,277.32 × 2,915.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,273.62x = 21,215,643.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,215,643.77/5,273.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,022.98

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