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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,267.59, 7,269.24 and 2,909.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,267.59, 7,269.24 and 2,909.68 is: 4,015.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,267.59 : 7,269.24 = 2,909.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,267.59/7,269.24 = 2,909.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,267.59x = 7,269.24 × 2,909.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,267.59x = 21,151,162.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,151,162.24/5,267.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,015.34

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