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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,273.78, 7,911.87 and 2,807.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,273.78, 7,911.87 and 2,807.30 is: 4,211.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,273.78 : 7,911.87 = 2,807.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,273.78/7,911.87 = 2,807.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,273.78x = 7,911.87 × 2,807.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,273.78x = 22,210,992.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,210,992.65/5,273.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,211.59

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