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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,273.93, 7,278.33 and 2,916.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,273.93, 7,278.33 and 2,916.02 is: 4,024.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,273.93 : 7,278.33 = 2,916.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,273.93/7,278.33 = 2,916.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,273.93x = 7,278.33 × 2,916.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,273.93x = 21,223,755.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,223,755.85/5,273.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,024.28

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