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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,273.89, 7,277.68 and 2,915.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,273.89, 7,277.68 and 2,915.88 is: 4,023.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,273.89 : 7,277.68 = 2,915.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,273.89/7,277.68 = 2,915.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,273.89x = 7,277.68 × 2,915.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,273.89x = 21,220,797.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,220,797.88/5,273.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,023.75

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