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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,266.62, 7,906.00 and 2,675.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,266.62, 7,906.00 and 2,675.03 is: 4,015.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,266.62 : 7,906.00 = 2,675.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,266.62/7,906.00 = 2,675.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,266.62x = 7,906.00 × 2,675.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,266.62x = 21,148,745.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,148,745.98/5,266.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,015.62

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