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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,268.51, 7,902.48 and 2,671.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,268.51, 7,902.48 and 2,671.38 is: 4,006.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,268.51 : 7,902.48 = 2,671.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,268.51/7,902.48 = 2,671.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,268.51x = 7,902.48 × 2,671.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,268.51x = 21,110,527.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,110,527.02/5,268.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,006.93

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