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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,270.14, 7,907.91 and 2,350.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,270.14, 7,907.91 and 2,350.36 is: 3,526.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,270.14 : 7,907.91 = 2,350.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,270.14/7,907.91 = 2,350.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,270.14x = 7,907.91 × 2,350.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,270.14x = 18,586,435.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,586,435.35/5,270.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,526.74

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