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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,309.73, 7,962.26 and 2,675.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,309.73, 7,962.26 and 2,675.61 is: 4,012.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,309.73 : 7,962.26 = 2,675.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,309.73/7,962.26 = 2,675.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,309.73x = 7,962.26 × 2,675.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,309.73x = 21,303,889.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,303,889.10/5,309.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,012.24

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