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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,273.94, 7,278.15 and 2,916.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,273.94, 7,278.15 and 2,916.18 is: 4,024.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,273.94 : 7,278.15 = 2,916.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,273.94/7,278.15 = 2,916.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,273.94x = 7,278.15 × 2,916.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,273.94x = 21,224,395.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,224,395.47/5,273.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,024.39

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