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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,269.86, 7,272.08 and 2,879.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,269.86, 7,272.08 and 2,879.65 is: 3,973.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,269.86 : 7,272.08 = 2,879.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,269.86/7,272.08 = 2,879.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,269.86x = 7,272.08 × 2,879.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,269.86x = 20,941,050.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,941,050.66/5,269.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,973.74

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