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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,269.59, 7,271.91 and 2,911.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,269.59, 7,271.91 and 2,911.68 is: 4,018.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,269.59 : 7,271.91 = 2,911.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,269.59/7,271.91 = 2,911.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,269.59x = 7,271.91 × 2,911.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,269.59x = 21,173,474.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,173,474.91/5,269.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,018.05

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