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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,122.38, 7,671.39 and 3,267.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,122.38, 7,671.39 and 3,267.69 is: 4,893.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,122.38 : 7,671.39 = 3,267.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,122.38/7,671.39 = 3,267.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,122.38x = 7,671.39 × 3,267.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,122.38x = 25,067,724.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,067,724.39/5,122.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,893.77

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