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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,274.16, 7,278.68 and 2,916.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,274.16, 7,278.68 and 2,916.32 is: 4,024.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,274.16 : 7,278.68 = 2,916.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,274.16/7,278.68 = 2,916.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,274.16x = 7,278.68 × 2,916.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,274.16x = 21,226,960.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,226,960.06/5,274.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,024.71

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