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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,267.35, 7,902.23 and 2,804.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,267.35, 7,902.23 and 2,804.54 is: 4,207.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,267.35 : 7,902.23 = 2,804.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,267.35/7,902.23 = 2,804.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,267.35x = 7,902.23 × 2,804.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,267.35x = 22,162,120.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,162,120.12/5,267.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,207.45

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