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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,265.74, 7,266.67 and 2,907.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,265.74, 7,266.67 and 2,907.83 is: 4,012.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,265.74 : 7,266.67 = 2,907.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,265.74/7,266.67 = 2,907.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,265.74x = 7,266.67 × 2,907.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,265.74x = 21,130,248.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,130,248.30/5,265.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,012.78

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