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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,263.22, 7,263.24 and 2,905.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,263.22, 7,263.24 and 2,905.36 is: 4,009.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,263.22 : 7,263.24 = 2,905.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,263.22/7,263.24 = 2,905.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,263.22x = 7,263.24 × 2,905.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,263.22x = 21,102,308.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,102,308.81/5,263.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,009.39

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