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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,264.87, 7,264.81 and 2,996.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,264.87, 7,264.81 and 2,996.27 is: 4,134.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,264.87 : 7,264.81 = 2,996.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,264.87/7,264.81 = 2,996.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,264.87x = 7,264.81 × 2,996.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,264.87x = 21,767,280.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,767,280.95/5,264.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,134.44

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