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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,264.28, 7,264.72 and 2,906.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,264.28, 7,264.72 and 2,906.36 is: 4,010.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,264.28 : 7,264.72 = 2,906.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,264.28/7,264.72 = 2,906.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,264.28x = 7,264.72 × 2,906.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,264.28x = 21,113,891.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,113,891.62/5,264.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,010.78

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