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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,270.06, 7,905.53 and 2,150.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,270.06, 7,905.53 and 2,150.27 is: 3,225.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,270.06 : 7,905.53 = 2,150.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,270.06/7,905.53 = 2,150.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,270.06x = 7,905.53 × 2,150.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,270.06x = 16,999,033.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,999,033.01/5,270.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,225.59

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