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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,267.51, 7,903.73 and 2,305.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,267.51, 7,903.73 and 2,305.58 is: 3,459.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,267.51 : 7,903.73 = 2,305.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,267.51/7,903.73 = 2,305.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,267.51x = 7,903.73 × 2,305.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,267.51x = 18,222,648.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,222,648.06/5,267.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,459.44

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