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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,266.96, 7,268.26 and 2,909.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,266.96, 7,268.26 and 2,909.12 is: 4,014.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,266.96 : 7,268.26 = 2,909.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,266.96/7,268.26 = 2,909.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,266.96x = 7,268.26 × 2,909.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,266.96x = 21,144,240.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,144,240.53/5,266.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,014.51

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