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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,266.10, 7,267.16 and 2,908.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,266.10, 7,267.16 and 2,908.09 is: 4,013.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,266.10 : 7,267.16 = 2,908.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,266.10/7,267.16 = 2,908.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,266.10x = 7,267.16 × 2,908.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,266.10x = 21,133,555.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,133,555.32/5,266.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,013.13

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