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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,262.04, 7,261.66 and 2,872.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,262.04, 7,261.66 and 2,872.03 is: 3,963.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,262.04 : 7,261.66 = 2,872.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,262.04/7,261.66 = 2,872.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,262.04x = 7,261.66 × 2,872.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,262.04x = 20,855,688.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,855,688.27/5,262.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,963.42

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