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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,266.53, 7,267.72 and 2,908.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,266.53, 7,267.72 and 2,908.68 is: 4,013.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,266.53 : 7,267.72 = 2,908.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,266.53/7,267.72 = 2,908.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,266.53x = 7,267.72 × 2,908.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,266.53x = 21,139,471.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,139,471.81/5,266.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,013.93

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