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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,267.98, 7,901.94 and 1,372.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,267.98, 7,901.94 and 1,372.38 is: 2,058.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,267.98 : 7,901.94 = 1,372.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,267.98/7,901.94 = 1,372.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,267.98x = 7,901.94 × 1,372.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,267.98x = 10,844,464.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,844,464.42/5,267.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,058.56

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