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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,275.90, 7,907.37 and 2,962.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,275.90, 7,907.37 and 2,962.54 is: 4,440.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,275.90 : 7,907.37 = 2,962.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,275.90/7,907.37 = 2,962.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,275.90x = 7,907.37 × 2,962.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,275.90x = 23,425,899.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,425,899.92/5,275.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,440.17

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