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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,273.62, 7,910.36 and 2,152.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,273.62, 7,910.36 and 2,152.94 is: 3,229.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,273.62 : 7,910.36 = 2,152.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,273.62/7,910.36 = 2,152.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,273.62x = 7,910.36 × 2,152.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,273.62x = 17,030,530.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,030,530.46/5,273.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,229.38

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