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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,273.71, 7,277.59 and 2,883.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,273.71, 7,277.59 and 2,883.58 is: 3,979.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,273.71 : 7,277.59 = 2,883.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,273.71/7,277.59 = 2,883.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,273.71x = 7,277.59 × 2,883.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,273.71x = 20,985,512.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,985,512.97/5,273.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,979.27

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