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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,263.52, 7,263.50 and 2,905.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,263.52, 7,263.50 and 2,905.60 is: 4,009.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,263.52 : 7,263.50 = 2,905.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,263.52/7,263.50 = 2,905.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,263.52x = 7,263.50 × 2,905.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,263.52x = 21,104,825.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,104,825.60/5,263.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,009.64

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