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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,270.51, 7,905.48 and 2,673.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,270.51, 7,905.48 and 2,673.38 is: 4,009.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,270.51 : 7,905.48 = 2,673.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,270.51/7,905.48 = 2,673.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,270.51x = 7,905.48 × 2,673.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,270.51x = 21,134,352.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,134,352.12/5,270.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,009.93

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