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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,261.73, 7,261.13 and 2,903.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,261.73, 7,261.13 and 2,903.82 is: 4,007.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,261.73 : 7,261.13 = 2,903.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,261.73/7,261.13 = 2,903.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,261.73x = 7,261.13 × 2,903.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,261.73x = 21,085,000.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,085,000.00/5,261.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,007.24

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