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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,268.09, 7,903.27 and 2,802.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,268.09, 7,903.27 and 2,802.55 is: 4,204.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,268.09 : 7,903.27 = 2,802.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,268.09/7,903.27 = 2,802.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,268.09x = 7,903.27 × 2,802.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,268.09x = 22,149,307.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,149,307.90/5,268.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,204.43

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