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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,265.03, 7,265.37 and 2,907.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,265.03, 7,265.37 and 2,907.12 is: 4,011.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,265.03 : 7,265.37 = 2,907.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,265.03/7,265.37 = 2,907.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,265.03x = 7,265.37 × 2,907.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,265.03x = 21,121,302.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,121,302.43/5,265.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,011.62

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