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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,265.41, 7,266.17 and 2,907.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,265.41, 7,266.17 and 2,907.50 is: 4,012.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,265.41 : 7,266.17 = 2,907.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,265.41/7,266.17 = 2,907.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,265.41x = 7,266.17 × 2,907.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,265.41x = 21,126,389.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,126,389.28/5,265.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,012.30

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