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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,273.79, 7,277.97 and 2,916.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,273.79, 7,277.97 and 2,916.08 is: 4,024.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,273.79 : 7,277.97 = 2,916.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,273.79/7,277.97 = 2,916.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,273.79x = 7,277.97 × 2,916.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,273.79x = 21,223,142.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,223,142.76/5,273.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,024.27

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