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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,265.71, 7,266.61 and 2,907.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,265.71, 7,266.61 and 2,907.85 is: 4,012.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,265.71 : 7,266.61 = 2,907.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,265.71/7,266.61 = 2,907.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,265.71x = 7,266.61 × 2,907.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,265.71x = 21,130,210.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,130,210.98/5,265.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,012.80

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