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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,267.46, 7,269.18 and 2,909.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,267.46, 7,269.18 and 2,909.73 is: 4,015.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,267.46 : 7,269.18 = 2,909.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,267.46/7,269.18 = 2,909.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,267.46x = 7,269.18 × 2,909.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,267.46x = 21,151,351.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,151,351.12/5,267.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,015.47

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