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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,273.84, 7,277.77 and 2,915.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,273.84, 7,277.77 and 2,915.93 is: 4,023.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,273.84 : 7,277.77 = 2,915.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,273.84/7,277.77 = 2,915.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,273.84x = 7,277.77 × 2,915.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,273.84x = 21,221,467.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,221,467.88/5,273.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,023.91

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