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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,266.11, 7,267.19 and 2,908.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,266.11, 7,267.19 and 2,908.23 is: 4,013.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,266.11 : 7,267.19 = 2,908.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,266.11/7,267.19 = 2,908.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,266.11x = 7,267.19 × 2,908.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,266.11x = 21,134,645.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,134,645.43/5,266.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,013.33

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