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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,265.13, 7,265.55 and 2,907.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,265.13, 7,265.55 and 2,907.27 is: 4,011.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,265.13 : 7,265.55 = 2,907.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,265.13/7,265.55 = 2,907.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,265.13x = 7,265.55 × 2,907.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,265.13x = 21,122,915.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,122,915.55/5,265.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,011.85

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