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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,262.38, 7,262.09 and 2,904.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,262.38, 7,262.09 and 2,904.51 is: 4,008.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,262.38 : 7,262.09 = 2,904.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,262.38/7,262.09 = 2,904.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,262.38x = 7,262.09 × 2,904.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,262.38x = 21,092,798.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,092,798.50/5,262.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,008.23

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