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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,270.69, 7,909.93 and 2,497.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,270.69, 7,909.93 and 2,497.36 is: 3,747.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,270.69 : 7,909.93 = 2,497.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,270.69/7,909.93 = 2,497.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,270.69x = 7,909.93 × 2,497.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,270.69x = 19,753,942.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,753,942.78/5,270.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,747.89

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