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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,273.67, 7,907.50 and 2,150.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,273.67, 7,907.50 and 2,150.01 is: 3,223.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,273.67 : 7,907.50 = 2,150.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,273.67/7,907.50 = 2,150.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,273.67x = 7,907.50 × 2,150.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,273.67x = 17,001,204.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,001,204.08/5,273.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,223.79

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