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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,305.68, 7,960.32 and 2,707.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,305.68, 7,960.32 and 2,707.92 is: 4,062.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,305.68 : 7,960.32 = 2,707.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,305.68/7,960.32 = 2,707.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,305.68x = 7,960.32 × 2,707.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,305.68x = 21,555,909.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,555,909.73/5,305.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,062.80

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