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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,260.68, 7,890.08 and 2,627.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,260.68, 7,890.08 and 2,627.30 is: 3,940.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,260.68 : 7,890.08 = 2,627.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,260.68/7,890.08 = 2,627.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,260.68x = 7,890.08 × 2,627.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,260.68x = 20,729,613.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,729,613.77/5,260.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,940.48

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