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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,266.26, 7,267.24 and 2,908.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,266.26, 7,267.24 and 2,908.34 is: 4,013.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,266.26 : 7,267.24 = 2,908.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,266.26/7,267.24 = 2,908.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,266.26x = 7,267.24 × 2,908.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,266.26x = 21,135,604.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,135,604.78/5,266.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,013.40

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