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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,264.48, 7,901.04 and 2,668.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,264.48, 7,901.04 and 2,668.16 is: 4,004.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,264.48 : 7,901.04 = 2,668.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,264.48/7,901.04 = 2,668.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,264.48x = 7,901.04 × 2,668.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,264.48x = 21,081,238.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,081,238.89/5,264.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,004.43

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