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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,267.72, 7,268.83 and 2,909.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,267.72, 7,268.83 and 2,909.72 is: 4,015.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,267.72 : 7,268.83 = 2,909.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,267.72/7,268.83 = 2,909.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,267.72x = 7,268.83 × 2,909.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,267.72x = 21,150,216.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,150,216.41/5,267.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,015.06

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