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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,264.57, 7,265.22 and 2,906.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,264.57, 7,265.22 and 2,906.87 is: 4,011.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,264.57 : 7,265.22 = 2,906.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,264.57/7,265.22 = 2,906.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,264.57x = 7,265.22 × 2,906.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,264.57x = 21,119,050.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,119,050.06/5,264.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,011.54

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