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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,274.10, 7,277.90 and 2,916.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,274.10, 7,277.90 and 2,916.06 is: 4,023.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,274.10 : 7,277.90 = 2,916.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,274.10/7,277.90 = 2,916.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,274.10x = 7,277.90 × 2,916.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,274.10x = 21,222,793.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,222,793.07/5,274.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,023.96

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