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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,273.93, 7,906.34 and 2,499.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,273.93, 7,906.34 and 2,499.19 is: 3,746.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,273.93 : 7,906.34 = 2,499.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,273.93/7,906.34 = 2,499.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,273.93x = 7,906.34 × 2,499.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,273.93x = 19,759,432.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,759,432.35/5,273.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,746.62

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