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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,265.27, 7,266.04 and 2,907.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,265.27, 7,266.04 and 2,907.43 is: 4,012.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,265.27 : 7,266.04 = 2,907.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,265.27/7,266.04 = 2,907.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,265.27x = 7,266.04 × 2,907.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,265.27x = 21,125,477.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,125,477.24/5,265.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,012.23

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