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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,273.76, 7,277.72 and 2,915.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,273.76, 7,277.72 and 2,915.85 is: 4,023.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,273.76 : 7,277.72 = 2,915.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,273.76/7,277.72 = 2,915.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,273.76x = 7,277.72 × 2,915.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,273.76x = 21,220,725.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,220,725.28/5,273.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,023.83

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