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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,267.88, 7,269.67 and 2,910.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,267.88, 7,269.67 and 2,910.01 is: 4,015.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,267.88 : 7,269.67 = 2,910.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,267.88/7,269.67 = 2,910.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,267.88x = 7,269.67 × 2,910.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,267.88x = 21,154,812.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,154,812.40/5,267.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,015.81

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