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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,267.46, 7,268.82 and 2,909.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,267.46, 7,268.82 and 2,909.54 is: 4,015.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,267.46 : 7,268.82 = 2,909.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,267.46/7,268.82 = 2,909.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,267.46x = 7,268.82 × 2,909.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,267.46x = 21,148,922.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,148,922.54/5,267.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,015.01

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