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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,268.12, 7,270.20 and 2,910.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,268.12, 7,270.20 and 2,910.24 is: 4,016.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,268.12 : 7,270.20 = 2,910.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,268.12/7,270.20 = 2,910.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,268.12x = 7,270.20 × 2,910.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,268.12x = 21,158,026.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,158,026.85/5,268.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,016.24

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