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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,265.98, 7,267.05 and 2,908.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,265.98, 7,267.05 and 2,908.13 is: 4,013.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,265.98 : 7,267.05 = 2,908.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,265.98/7,267.05 = 2,908.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,265.98x = 7,267.05 × 2,908.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,265.98x = 21,133,489.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,133,489.78/5,265.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,013.21

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