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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,263.62, 7,263.08 and 2,995.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,263.62, 7,263.08 and 2,995.01 is: 4,132.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,263.62 : 7,263.08 = 2,995.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,263.62/7,263.08 = 2,995.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,263.62x = 7,263.08 × 2,995.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,263.62x = 21,753,001.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,753,001.26/5,263.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,132.71

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