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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,265.64, 7,266.81 and 2,907.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,265.64, 7,266.81 and 2,907.73 is: 4,012.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,265.64 : 7,266.81 = 2,907.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,265.64/7,266.81 = 2,907.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,265.64x = 7,266.81 × 2,907.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,265.64x = 21,129,921.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,129,921.44/5,265.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,012.79

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