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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,265.83, 7,903.61 and 2,670.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,265.83, 7,903.61 and 2,670.59 is: 4,008.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,265.83 : 7,903.61 = 2,670.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,265.83/7,903.61 = 2,670.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,265.83x = 7,903.61 × 2,670.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,265.83x = 21,107,288.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,107,288.48/5,265.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,008.35

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