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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,263.83, 7,900.61 and 2,668.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,263.83, 7,900.61 and 2,668.59 is: 4,005.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,263.83 : 7,900.61 = 2,668.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,263.83/7,900.61 = 2,668.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,263.83x = 7,900.61 × 2,668.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,263.83x = 21,083,475.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,083,475.50/5,263.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,005.35

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