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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,276.62, 7,912.60 and 2,810.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,276.62, 7,912.60 and 2,810.91 is: 4,215.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,276.62 : 7,912.60 = 2,810.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,276.62/7,912.60 = 2,810.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,276.62x = 7,912.60 × 2,810.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,276.62x = 22,241,599.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,241,599.44/5,276.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,215.12

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