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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,263.99, 7,263.78 and 2,905.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,263.99, 7,263.78 and 2,905.98 is: 4,009.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,263.99 : 7,263.78 = 2,905.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,263.99/7,263.78 = 2,905.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,263.99x = 7,263.78 × 2,905.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,263.99x = 21,108,361.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,108,361.27/5,263.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,009.96

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