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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,268.99, 7,907.37 and 2,495.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,268.99, 7,907.37 and 2,495.65 is: 3,745.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,268.99 : 7,907.37 = 2,495.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,268.99/7,907.37 = 2,495.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,268.99x = 7,907.37 × 2,495.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,268.99x = 19,734,015.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,734,015.46/5,268.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,745.32

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