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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,264.97, 7,265.66 and 2,907.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,264.97, 7,265.66 and 2,907.11 is: 4,011.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,264.97 : 7,265.66 = 2,907.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,264.97/7,265.66 = 2,907.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,264.97x = 7,265.66 × 2,907.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,264.97x = 21,122,072.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,122,072.84/5,264.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,011.81

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