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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,267.97, 7,269.44 and 2,910.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,267.97, 7,269.44 and 2,910.29 is: 4,015.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,267.97 : 7,269.44 = 2,910.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,267.97/7,269.44 = 2,910.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,267.97x = 7,269.44 × 2,910.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,267.97x = 21,156,127.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,156,127.64/5,267.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,015.99

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