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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,265.52, 7,266.28 and 2,907.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,265.52, 7,266.28 and 2,907.28 is: 4,011.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,265.52 : 7,266.28 = 2,907.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,265.52/7,266.28 = 2,907.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,265.52x = 7,266.28 × 2,907.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,265.52x = 21,125,110.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,125,110.52/5,265.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,011.97

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