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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,296.61, 7,309.46 and 2,906.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,296.61, 7,309.46 and 2,906.69 is: 4,011.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,296.61 : 7,309.46 = 2,906.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,296.61/7,309.46 = 2,906.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,296.61x = 7,309.46 × 2,906.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,296.61x = 21,246,288.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,246,288.66/5,296.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,011.30

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