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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,277.30, 7,901.37 and 2,667.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,277.30, 7,901.37 and 2,667.48 is: 3,993.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,277.30 : 7,901.37 = 2,667.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,277.30/7,901.37 = 2,667.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,277.30x = 7,901.37 × 2,667.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,277.30x = 21,076,746.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,076,746.45/5,277.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,993.85

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