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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,266.02, 7,266.75 and 2,907.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,266.02, 7,266.75 and 2,907.66 is: 4,012.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,266.02 : 7,266.75 = 2,907.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,266.02/7,266.75 = 2,907.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,266.02x = 7,266.75 × 2,907.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,266.02x = 21,129,238.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,129,238.31/5,266.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,012.37

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