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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,266.27, 7,267.52 and 2,908.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,266.27, 7,267.52 and 2,908.41 is: 4,013.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,266.27 : 7,267.52 = 2,908.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,266.27/7,267.52 = 2,908.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,266.27x = 7,267.52 × 2,908.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,266.27x = 21,136,907.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,136,907.86/5,266.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,013.64

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