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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,267.73, 7,901.57 and 1,372.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,267.73, 7,901.57 and 1,372.13 is: 2,058.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,267.73 : 7,901.57 = 1,372.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,267.73/7,901.57 = 1,372.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,267.73x = 7,901.57 × 1,372.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,267.73x = 10,841,934.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,841,934.88/5,267.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,058.18

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