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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,270.01, 7,904.73 and 2,672.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,270.01, 7,904.73 and 2,672.88 is: 4,009.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,270.01 : 7,904.73 = 2,672.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,270.01/7,904.73 = 2,672.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,270.01x = 7,904.73 × 2,672.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,270.01x = 21,128,394.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,128,394.72/5,270.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,009.18

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