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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,266.76, 7,268.06 and 2,908.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,266.76, 7,268.06 and 2,908.86 is: 4,014.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,266.76 : 7,268.06 = 2,908.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,266.76/7,268.06 = 2,908.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,266.76x = 7,268.06 × 2,908.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,266.76x = 21,141,769.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,141,769.01/5,266.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,014.19

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