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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,273.96, 7,263.19 and 5,159.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,273.96, 7,263.19 and 5,159.14 is: 7,105.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,273.96 : 7,263.19 = 5,159.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,273.96/7,263.19 = 5,159.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,273.96x = 7,263.19 × 5,159.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,273.96x = 37,471,783.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,471,783.00/5,273.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,105.06

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