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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,267.98, 7,269.82 and 2,910.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,267.98, 7,269.82 and 2,910.14 is: 4,016.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,267.98 : 7,269.82 = 2,910.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,267.98/7,269.82 = 2,910.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,267.98x = 7,269.82 × 2,910.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,267.98x = 21,156,193.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,156,193.97/5,267.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,016.00

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