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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,267.94, 7,269.76 and 2,877.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,267.94, 7,269.76 and 2,877.93 is: 3,971.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,267.94 : 7,269.76 = 2,877.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,267.94/7,269.76 = 2,877.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,267.94x = 7,269.76 × 2,877.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,267.94x = 20,921,860.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,921,860.40/5,267.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,971.54

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