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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,268.93, 7,903.40 and 1,373.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,268.93, 7,903.40 and 1,373.73 is: 2,060.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,268.93 : 7,903.40 = 1,373.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,268.93/7,903.40 = 1,373.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,268.93x = 7,903.40 × 1,373.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,268.93x = 10,857,130.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,857,130.81/5,268.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,060.60

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