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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,267.53, 7,269.35 and 2,909.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,267.53, 7,269.35 and 2,909.82 is: 4,015.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,267.53 : 7,269.35 = 2,909.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,267.53/7,269.35 = 2,909.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,267.53x = 7,269.35 × 2,909.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,267.53x = 21,152,512.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,152,512.73/5,267.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,015.64

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