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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,263.76, 7,263.99 and 2,905.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,263.76, 7,263.99 and 2,905.85 is: 4,010.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,263.76 : 7,263.99 = 2,905.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,263.76/7,263.99 = 2,905.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,263.76x = 7,263.99 × 2,905.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,263.76x = 21,108,029.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,108,029.02/5,263.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,010.07

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