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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,270.67, 7,902.36 and 2,307.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,270.67, 7,902.36 and 2,307.69 is: 3,459.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,270.67 : 7,902.36 = 2,307.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,270.67/7,902.36 = 2,307.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,270.67x = 7,902.36 × 2,307.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,270.67x = 18,236,197.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,236,197.15/5,270.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,459.94

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