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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,262.97, 7,262.79 and 2,905.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,262.97, 7,262.79 and 2,905.09 is: 4,008.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,262.97 : 7,262.79 = 2,905.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,262.97/7,262.79 = 2,905.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,262.97x = 7,262.79 × 2,905.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,262.97x = 21,099,058.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,099,058.60/5,262.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,008.96

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