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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,265.16, 7,265.92 and 2,907.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,265.16, 7,265.92 and 2,907.30 is: 4,012.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,265.16 : 7,265.92 = 2,907.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,265.16/7,265.92 = 2,907.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,265.16x = 7,265.92 × 2,907.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,265.16x = 21,124,209.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,124,209.22/5,265.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,012.07

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