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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,265.10, 7,265.78 and 2,907.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,265.10, 7,265.78 and 2,907.09 is: 4,011.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,265.10 : 7,265.78 = 2,907.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,265.10/7,265.78 = 2,907.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,265.10x = 7,265.78 × 2,907.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,265.10x = 21,122,240.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,122,240.05/5,265.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,011.75

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