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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,266.69, 7,267.94 and 2,908.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,266.69, 7,267.94 and 2,908.77 is: 4,014.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,266.69 : 7,267.94 = 2,908.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,266.69/7,267.94 = 2,908.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,266.69x = 7,267.94 × 2,908.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,266.69x = 21,140,765.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,140,765.83/5,266.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,014.05

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