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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,267.42, 7,903.25 and 2,343.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,267.42, 7,903.25 and 2,343.72 is: 3,516.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,267.42 : 7,903.25 = 2,343.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,267.42/7,903.25 = 2,343.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,267.42x = 7,903.25 × 2,343.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,267.42x = 18,523,005.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,523,005.09/5,267.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,516.52

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