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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,269.62, 7,903.91 and 1,374.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,269.62, 7,903.91 and 1,374.03 is: 2,060.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,269.62 : 7,903.91 = 1,374.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,269.62/7,903.91 = 1,374.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,269.62x = 7,903.91 × 1,374.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,269.62x = 10,860,212.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,860,212.89/5,269.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,060.91

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