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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,270.08, 7,909.96 and 2,674.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,270.08, 7,909.96 and 2,674.88 is: 4,014.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,270.08 : 7,909.96 = 2,674.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,270.08/7,909.96 = 2,674.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,270.08x = 7,909.96 × 2,674.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,270.08x = 21,158,193.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,158,193.80/5,270.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,014.78

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