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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,266.83, 7,268.11 and 2,876.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,266.83, 7,268.11 and 2,876.87 is: 3,970.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,266.83 : 7,268.11 = 2,876.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,266.83/7,268.11 = 2,876.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,266.83x = 7,268.11 × 2,876.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,266.83x = 20,909,407.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,909,407.62/5,266.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,970.02

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