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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,268.06, 7,903.42 and 2,493.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,268.06, 7,903.42 and 2,493.99 is: 3,741.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,268.06 : 7,903.42 = 2,493.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,268.06/7,903.42 = 2,493.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,268.06x = 7,903.42 × 2,493.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,268.06x = 19,710,998.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,710,998.46/5,268.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,741.60

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