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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,265.72, 7,905.87 and 2,670.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,265.72, 7,905.87 and 2,670.48 is: 4,009.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,265.72 : 7,905.87 = 2,670.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,265.72/7,905.87 = 2,670.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,265.72x = 7,905.87 × 2,670.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,265.72x = 21,112,467.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,112,467.72/5,265.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,009.42

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