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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,275.87, 7,909.69 and 2,642.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,275.87, 7,909.69 and 2,642.02 is: 3,960.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,275.87 : 7,909.69 = 2,642.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,275.87/7,909.69 = 2,642.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,275.87x = 7,909.69 × 2,642.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,275.87x = 20,897,550.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,897,550.75/5,275.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,960.97

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