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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,269.43, 7,901.76 and 2,803.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,269.43, 7,901.76 and 2,803.72 is: 4,204.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,269.43 : 7,901.76 = 2,803.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,269.43/7,901.76 = 2,803.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,269.43x = 7,901.76 × 2,803.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,269.43x = 22,154,302.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,154,302.79/5,269.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,204.31

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