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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,267.94, 7,901.92 and 1,372.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,267.94, 7,901.92 and 1,372.34 is: 2,058.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,267.94 : 7,901.92 = 1,372.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,267.94/7,901.92 = 1,372.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,267.94x = 7,901.92 × 1,372.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,267.94x = 10,844,120.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,844,120.89/5,267.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,058.51

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