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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,267.91, 7,269.65 and 2,877.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,267.91, 7,269.65 and 2,877.87 is: 3,971.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,267.91 : 7,269.65 = 2,877.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,267.91/7,269.65 = 2,877.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,267.91x = 7,269.65 × 2,877.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,267.91x = 20,921,107.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,921,107.65/5,267.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,971.42

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