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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,269.95, 7,272.24 and 2,911.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,269.95, 7,272.24 and 2,911.94 is: 4,018.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,269.95 : 7,272.24 = 2,911.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,269.95/7,272.24 = 2,911.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,269.95x = 7,272.24 × 2,911.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,269.95x = 21,176,326.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,176,326.55/5,269.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,018.32

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