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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,263.96, 7,264.30 and 2,906.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,263.96, 7,264.30 and 2,906.14 is: 4,010.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,263.96 : 7,264.30 = 2,906.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,263.96/7,264.30 = 2,906.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,263.96x = 7,264.30 × 2,906.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,263.96x = 21,111,072.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,111,072.80/5,263.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,010.49

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