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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,268.72, 7,906.97 and 2,495.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,268.72, 7,906.97 and 2,495.39 is: 3,744.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,268.72 : 7,906.97 = 2,495.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,268.72/7,906.97 = 2,495.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,268.72x = 7,906.97 × 2,495.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,268.72x = 19,730,921.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,730,921.86/5,268.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,744.92

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