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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,265.92, 7,267.02 and 2,908.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,265.92, 7,267.02 and 2,908.01 is: 4,013.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,265.92 : 7,267.02 = 2,908.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,265.92/7,267.02 = 2,908.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,265.92x = 7,267.02 × 2,908.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,265.92x = 21,132,566.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,132,566.83/5,265.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,013.08

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