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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,263, 7,263.30 and 2,905.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,263, 7,263.30 and 2,905.18 is: 4,009.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,263 : 7,263.30 = 2,905.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,263/7,263.30 = 2,905.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,263x = 7,263.30 × 2,905.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,263x = 21,101,193.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,101,193.89/5,263
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,009.35

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