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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,263.75, 7,263.88 and 2,905.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,263.75, 7,263.88 and 2,905.84 is: 4,010.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,263.75 : 7,263.88 = 2,905.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,263.75/7,263.88 = 2,905.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,263.75x = 7,263.88 × 2,905.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,263.75x = 21,107,673.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,107,673.06/5,263.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,010.01

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