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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,263.92, 7,264.62 and 2,906.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,263.92, 7,264.62 and 2,906.28 is: 4,010.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,263.92 : 7,264.62 = 2,906.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,263.92/7,264.62 = 2,906.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,263.92x = 7,264.62 × 2,906.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,263.92x = 21,113,019.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,113,019.81/5,263.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,010.89

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