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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,287.27, 7,930.90 and 2,167.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,287.27, 7,930.90 and 2,167.28 is: 3,250.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,287.27 : 7,930.90 = 2,167.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,287.27/7,930.90 = 2,167.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,287.27x = 7,930.90 × 2,167.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,287.27x = 17,188,465.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,188,465.62/5,287.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,250.91

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