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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,267.16, 7,268.62 and 2,877.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,267.16, 7,268.62 and 2,877.16 is: 3,970.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,267.16 : 7,268.62 = 2,877.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,267.16/7,268.62 = 2,877.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,267.16x = 7,268.62 × 2,877.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,267.16x = 20,912,982.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,912,982.72/5,267.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,970.45

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