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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,267.91, 7,895.56 and 2,452.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,267.91, 7,895.56 and 2,452.95 is: 3,676.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,267.91 : 7,895.56 = 2,452.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,267.91/7,895.56 = 2,452.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,267.91x = 7,895.56 × 2,452.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,267.91x = 19,367,413.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,367,413.90/5,267.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,676.49

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