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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,272.51, 7,908.48 and 2,675.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,272.51, 7,908.48 and 2,675.38 is: 4,012.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,272.51 : 7,908.48 = 2,675.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,272.51/7,908.48 = 2,675.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,272.51x = 7,908.48 × 2,675.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,272.51x = 21,158,189.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,158,189.22/5,272.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,012.93

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