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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,270.53, 7,903.47 and 2,804.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,270.53, 7,903.47 and 2,804.76 is: 4,205.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,270.53 : 7,903.47 = 2,804.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,270.53/7,903.47 = 2,804.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,270.53x = 7,903.47 × 2,804.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,270.53x = 22,167,347.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,167,347.04/5,270.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,205.91

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