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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,273.86, 7,278.15 and 2,916

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,273.86, 7,278.15 and 2,916 is: 4,024.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,273.86 : 7,278.15 = 2,916 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,273.86/7,278.15 = 2,916/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,273.86x = 7,278.15 × 2,916
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,273.86x = 21,223,096.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,223,096.34/5,273.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,024.21

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