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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,309.57, 7,958.59 and 2,670.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,309.57, 7,958.59 and 2,670.76 is: 4,003.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,309.57 : 7,958.59 = 2,670.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,309.57/7,958.59 = 2,670.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,309.57x = 7,958.59 × 2,670.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,309.57x = 21,255,487.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,255,487.10/5,309.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,003.24

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