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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,273.96, 7,277.86 and 2,916.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,273.96, 7,277.86 and 2,916.04 is: 4,024.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,273.96 : 7,277.86 = 2,916.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,273.96/7,277.86 = 2,916.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,273.96x = 7,277.86 × 2,916.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,273.96x = 21,222,530.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,222,530.87/5,273.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,024.02

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