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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,273.82, 7,277.91 and 2,916.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,273.82, 7,277.91 and 2,916.03 is: 4,024.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,273.82 : 7,277.91 = 2,916.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,273.82/7,277.91 = 2,916.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,273.82x = 7,277.91 × 2,916.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,273.82x = 21,222,603.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,222,603.90/5,273.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,024.14

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