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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,266.82, 7,277.83 and 5,010.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,266.82, 7,277.83 and 5,010.56 is: 6,923.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,266.82 : 7,277.83 = 5,010.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,266.82/7,277.83 = 5,010.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,266.82x = 7,277.83 × 5,010.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,266.82x = 36,465,954.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,465,954.97/5,266.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,923.72

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