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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,264.24, 7,263.34 and 2,995.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,264.24, 7,263.34 and 2,995.06 is: 4,132.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,264.24 : 7,263.34 = 2,995.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,264.24/7,263.34 = 2,995.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,264.24x = 7,263.34 × 2,995.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,264.24x = 21,754,139.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,754,139.10/5,264.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,132.44

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