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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,027.91, 6,942.66 and 3,262.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,027.91, 6,942.66 and 3,262.53 is: 4,504.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,027.91 : 6,942.66 = 3,262.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,027.91/6,942.66 = 3,262.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,027.91x = 6,942.66 × 3,262.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,027.91x = 22,650,636.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,650,636.53/5,027.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,504.98

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