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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,271.88, 7,910.16 and 2,676.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,271.88, 7,910.16 and 2,676.64 is: 4,016.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,271.88 : 7,910.16 = 2,676.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,271.88/7,910.16 = 2,676.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,271.88x = 7,910.16 × 2,676.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,271.88x = 21,172,650.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,172,650.66/5,271.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,016.15

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