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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,268.83, 7,897.17 and 2,496.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,268.83, 7,897.17 and 2,496.20 is: 3,741.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,268.83 : 7,897.17 = 2,496.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,268.83/7,897.17 = 2,496.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,268.83x = 7,897.17 × 2,496.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,268.83x = 19,712,915.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,712,915.75/5,268.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,741.42

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