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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,265.87, 7,266.71 and 2,907.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,265.87, 7,266.71 and 2,907.96 is: 4,012.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,265.87 : 7,266.71 = 2,907.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,265.87/7,266.71 = 2,907.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,265.87x = 7,266.71 × 2,907.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,265.87x = 21,131,287.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,131,287.47/5,265.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,012.88

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