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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,269.96, 7,272.45 and 2,912.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,269.96, 7,272.45 and 2,912.26 is: 4,018.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,269.96 : 7,272.45 = 2,912.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,269.96/7,272.45 = 2,912.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,269.96x = 7,272.45 × 2,912.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,269.96x = 21,179,265.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,179,265.24/5,269.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,018.87

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